Select just spectate to gain lifetime access to recordings from last term! In this 8-week course, students will learn the fundamentals and insights to creating successful character designs. This includes being able to master the use of design theory such as shape, color, line, expression, and much more. Character design is not just being able to draw well but also being able to tell their stories and present it in a successful way to the viewer. In the course you can expect to have hands-on-teaching, examples based on experience in the industry, and of course, tons of fun. Curriculum: Week 1: Teacher, student, and course introduction & overview Costume design Lecture: Gathering & organizing reference intro to costuming Demo: Drawing & costuming from reference & Q&A Week 2: Introduction to design theory Lecture: Design theory and importance to character design Demo: Drawing using basic theory Week 3: Shape design Lecture: Shape & silhouette design Demo: Designing with shapes Week 4: Color theory and design Lecture: How to design color schemes using color theory Demo: Coloring characters Week 5: Anatomy, gesture, and drawing Lecture: Key anatomy & drawing skills Demo: Combining anatomy, gesture, and stylization skills Week 6: Stylization and expression Lecture: Importance of stylization & expression Demo: Successful stylization & realism vs ‘stylized’ art Week 7: Rendering & Line Lecture: Rendering vs line Demo: Levels of finish using rendering vs line Week 8: Presentation skills & portfolio Lecture: How to present your design successfully and create a successful portfolio Demo: Creating a pleasing character sheet Duration: 8 weeks Date & Time: Every Saturday, starting the 19th of August, 2023 at 3pm-7pm EST Skill level: All skill levels welcome Tiers: Receive feedback and participate or spectate (Spectators will usually have time to ask questions at the end of each class) Format: Weekly 4 hour live class (30 minute break) with combination of lectures, demos, and feedback. Every week will include 6 hours of bookable office hours for additional questions or if you just want to talk!(Critique session students have priority). Recordings will be provided within 24 hours of each class. Materials: Any materials that can be drawn on. Class will be conducted using Photoshop and a Wacom Cintiq.
