Where to study design basics?

snakeeaterjns

Hello everyone, my name is Jonathan and I love game environment art. I'm studying a lot and would like to one day be able to work in a great title for a large company, so I'm trying to build a good portfolio and always keep an eye on jobs in the area of ​​games. I recently saw a vacancy for environment artist at Crytek and job description they had a preference, among other things, by someone who knew design basics. It was not a requirement but a plus.
It was written this way:

-Clear understanding of design basics (silhouette, lighting, composition, perspective, color, etc.) and how Affects game play environment.

A complete description of the vacancy are here:
http://www.crytek.com/career/offers/overview/frankfurt/art-animation/environment-artist


I think it is the responsibility of the designer level but I think that if it gives me an advantage, why not learn a little more about it? So I come here to ask that can steer me to gain knowledge on these subjects. Where can I learn more about design basics (silhouette, lighting, composition, perspective, color, etc.)? Please, anyone who can show me a link, book or video, I'll be very grateful.
Thanks.

Torch

It just sounds like traditional art fundamentals. Try to learn some concepting on the side of doing your art, sketching, drawing, etc. Study lighting from movies and games you like. Paint a scene/prop in 2-3 different lighting situations, experiment with lighting in your 3D app/game engine of choice. Just my 2 cents

Zepic

Here's a good place to start:

https://www.youtube.com/user/FZDSCHOOL?feature=watch

FZD School of Design. He has posted up over a 100 videos talking about this very subject, all pertaining to the Game and Entertainment Industry.
Remember, learn the fundamentals... the science behind why design works.
Then, practice, practice practice.

Gestalt

For composition you might want to read up on 'dynamic symmetry' using dynamic rectangles:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_rectangle