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 OLJune 19, 2023August 5, 2023Online
AE 37 01June 24, 2023July 21, 2023Onsite
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AE 37 VC2June 24, 2023July 21, 2023Virtual Onsite via Zoom
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AE 37 VC3June 24, 2023July 21, 2023Virtual Onsite via Zoom
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