Character Design





Through the exciting process of character design student will learn how to quickly combine a variety of simple shapes to lay the groundwork for creating detailed character designs.
Students will explore the own characters and animals in various action poses and create Expression Sheets developing individual personalities. Students will learn how to create a professional “turn around” and end with a cast of characters based on an adaptation of a well-known story. This course is ideal for concept work in any industry


Course Syllabus

As a result of successfully completing this course, students...

Will be able to:

  • Students will create a professional “turn around” for future projects.
  • Students will create a cast of characters based on an adaptation of a well-known story based on developing the skill of character design.

Will display the following attitudes/professional behaviors:

  • Meet deadlines.
  • Come prepared at all times.
  • Discuss work using specific and appropriate terminology.
  • Contribute to class discussion and critique.

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 17, 2024 — June 27, 2024

Online Course Start and End Dates: June 17, 2024 — July 27, 2024


Course Schedule

Code Start date End date Course Type
AE 37 OLJune 17, 2024July 27, 2024Online
AE 37 01June 17, 2024June 27, 2024Onsite
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AE 37 VC1June 17, 2024June 27, 2024Virtual Onsite via Zoom
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