Character Design
In this course, you’ll learn how to quickly combine a variety of simple shapes—created through value and line—to lay the groundwork for detailed character designs. You’ll explore and develop ideas through thumbnail sketches as you design an entire character lineup.
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.
Virtual Onsite Course Start and End Dates: June 24, 2023 — July 21, 2023
Online Course Start and End Dates: June 19, 2023 — August 5, 2023
Course Schedule
| Code | Start date | End date | Course Type | |||||
| AE 37 OL | June 19, 2023 | August 5, 2023 | Online | |||||
| AE 37 01 | June 24, 2023 | July 21, 2023 | Onsite | |||||
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| AE 37 VC2 | June 24, 2023 | July 21, 2023 | Virtual Onsite via Zoom | |||||
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| AE 37 VC3 | June 24, 2023 | July 21, 2023 | Virtual Onsite via Zoom | |||||
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