Character Design
Students will learn how to quickly combine a variety of simple shapes to lay the groundwork for creating detailed character designs. The class will concentrate heavily on laying out simple shape combinations through value or line before returning back to them to add more detailed features. This process usually results in a higher number of unique designs within a given session. This course is ideal for any concept work in any industry.
Course Syllabus
As a result of successfully completing this course, students...
Will be able to:
- Create characters using basic shapes
- Explore and develop ideas through thumbnail sketches
- Appreciate the concept of interesting and readable silhouette shapes
- Design a character lineup
Will display the following attitudes/professional behaviors:
- Meet assigned deadlines
- Accept and apply critiques
- Analyze and discuss work using industry specific terminology
- Prepare for and contribure to class discussions and critiques
Course Additional Information
*Additional Fees: Occasionally a course will require additional fees. These fees cover labs, materials, equipment costs, and more.
Online Course Start and End Dates: February 17, 2024 — April 5, 2024
Course Schedule
| Code | Start date | End date | Course Type | |
| AE 37 OL1 | February 17, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | Online | |
| AE 37 OL2 | February 17, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | Online | |
| AE 37 OL3 | February 17, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | Online | |
| AE 37 OL4 | February 17, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | Online | |
| AE 37 OL5 | February 17, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | Online | |
| AE 37 OL6 | February 17, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | Online | |
| AE 37 OL7 | February 17, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | Online | |
| AE 37 OL8 | February 17, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | Online |