EXCLUSIVE SUMMER SCHOOL WORKSHOP

[FULL] Environment Design with Sung Choi

June 30–July 4, 2025

The workshop content

June 30–July 4, 2025

Join Sung Choi for a week of hands-on environment design, where you’ll build a complete scene from concept to final image. You’ll explore his unique process, discover key techniques in both 2D and 3D, and learn how to bring storytelling, lighting, and artistic polish together in a professional workflow.

WEEK CONTENT

Schedule

Getting Started: Meet Sung, he will present his work and career, and show the environment brief you’ll tackle during the week.
Reference & Sketching: Research key inspirations, gather references, and sketch out your initial ideas.
Design & Concept Development: Explore the core principles of strong concept art, including composition, narrative, and visual storytelling to establish a solid design foundation.
3D Block-Out: Jump into Blender to establish composition, shapes, and camera angles that align with your sketches.
Lighting & Rendering: Set up lights, tweak materials, and render multiple passes to capture mood and detail.
Paintover & Final Touches: Refine your 3D base with Photoshop paintovers, add storytelling elements, and polish everything for presentation.

Workshop info

We provide high-end computers with dual monitors, Wacom Intuos tablets (including styluses), and all necessary software licenses to ensure participants have everything they need for the workshop.

Courses run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. We welcome students starting at 9:30 a.m. with fresh coffee. Our school is located at 13 Rue de Rosenwald, 75015 Paris.

A basic understanding of Photoshop is required, and basic knowledge of Blender is preferred, but not obligatory (a quick blender intro tutorial before the course should be enough). However, if you prefer working exclusively in 2D, Sung will still provide comprehensive feedback to help you achieve a high-quality result. Any questions please contact us concept-art@new3dge.fr

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Sung Choi

Concept Artist, Illustrator

artstation.com/sungchoi

Los Angeles, USA

Sung Choi is a senior concept illustrator who has worked with industry giants such as Skydance, Marvel Studios, Sony Pictures, Bungie, Warner Bros, Disney, Wizards of the Coast, Valve. Known for his innovative approach on creating unique worlds with story, Sung has consistently pushed the boundaries of design across film, gaming, and animation.

“Sung Choi is an exceptionally talented artist whose work at studios such as Bungie has helped define industry-leading styles and aesthetics. We are proud to welcome him to our school this summer. This workshop is a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the best in the field” – Aurelien Fournier, Head of New3dge Concept Art