Module #1 Introduction to Character Design Overview of the importance of character design in illustration and storytelling
Module #2 Understanding Your Audience Identifying the target audience for your illustrations and how it impacts character design
Module #3 Research and Reference Gathering Collecting reference materials and researching different styles and genres
Module #4 Character Development:Personality and Traits Exploring character personalities, traits, and backstory
Module #5 Character Development:Physical Appearance Designing character physicality, including proportion, anatomy, and facial structure
Module #6 Character Design Fundamentals:Shape, Form, and Silhouette Understanding the basics of character design, including shape, form, and silhouette
Module #7 Character Design Fundamentals:Line, Value, and Texture Exploring the role of line, value, and texture in character design
Module #8 Costume and Prop Design Designing costume and props that reveal character personality and story
Module #9 Color Theory for Character Design Using color to convey character traits, mood, and atmosphere
Module #10 Storyboarding and Visual Storytelling Introducing storyboarding and visual storytelling principles
Module #11 Story Structure and Pacing Understanding story structure, pacing, and how it relates to character design
Module #12 Character Interaction and Dialogue Designing character interactions and dialogue to reveal relationships and story
Module #13 World-Building and Environment Design Creating environments that support character design and story
Module #14 Atmosphere and Mood Using light, color, and texture to create atmosphere and mood
Module #15 Designing a Cast of Characters Creating a diverse and cohesive cast of characters
Module #16 Character Evolution and Iteration Iterating and refining character design through feedback and critique
Module #17 Visual Storytelling in Action Applying visual storytelling principles to action sequences and dramatic scenes
Module #18 Visual Storytelling in Emotional Scenes Using visual storytelling to convey emotion and drama
Module #19 Character Design for Different Mediums Adapting character design for various mediums, such as comics, animation, and film
Module #20 Designing for Repetition and Consistency Creating consistent character design across multiple illustrations and sequences
Module #21 Feedback and Critique Receiving and giving constructive feedback and critique on character design
Module #22 Building a Character Design Portfolio Creating a portfolio that showcases character design skills and style
Module #23 Industry Insights and Trends Exploring current industry trends and insights in character design and storytelling
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Character Design and Storytelling in Illustration career
