Module #1 Introduction to Character Design Overview of the importance of character design in illustration and the objectives of the course
Module #2 Understanding Character Archetypes Exploring universal character archetypes and how they inform character design
Module #3 Design Principles for Characters Applying fundamental design principles to create visually appealing characters
Module #4 Character Development:Research and Inspiration Gathering reference materials and inspiration for character design
Module #5 Creating Character Profiles Crafting detailed character profiles to inform design decisions
Module #6 Character Proportions and Anatomy Understanding human anatomy and proportions to create believable characters
Module #7 Facial Expressions and Emotions Designing expressive facial features and conveying emotions through character design
Module #8 Body Language and Posture Using body language and posture to communicate character traits and emotions
Module #9 Costume and Prop Design Designing costumes and props that reveal character personality and backstory
Module #10 Color Theory for Character Design Applying color theory principles to create harmonious and meaningful character designs
Module #11 Digital Tools for Character Design Introduction to digital software and tools for character design, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Module #12 Traditional Media for Character Design Exploring traditional media, such as pencil, ink, and watercolor, for character design
Module #13 Rendering and Texturing Adding depth and dimension to character designs through rendering and texturing techniques
Module #14 Character Design for Different Genres Designing characters for specific genres, such as fantasy, sci-fi, and humor
Module #15 Creating Character Variations Designing character variations and iterations to explore different concepts and ideas
Module #16 Storytelling through Character Design Using character design to tell stories and convey narrative
Module #17 Designing Characters for Animation Specific design considerations for characters intended for animation
Module #18 Designing Characters for Comics and Graphic Novels Design considerations for characters in comics and graphic novels
Module #19 Designing Characters for Video Games Design considerations for characters in video games, including 3D modeling and texture mapping
Module #20 Character Design for Licensing and Merchandising Designing characters for licensing and merchandising, including character guidelines and style sheets
Module #21 Collaboration and Feedback in Character Design Working with clients and receiving feedback on character design
Module #22 Revising and Refining Character Designs Iterating on character designs based on feedback and self-assessment
Module #23 Building a Character Design Portfolio Curating a professional portfolio showcasing character design skills and experience
Module #24 Industry Insights and Trends in Character Design Exploring current trends and industry insights in character design
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Character Design and Development in Illustration career
