Module #1 Introduction to Character and Concept Art Overview of the course, importance of character and concept art in various industries, and setting goals for the course
Module #2 Understanding Story and Narrative Basics of storytelling, understanding characters roles, and developing a narrative
Module #3 Character Design Fundamentals Principles of character design, proportions, anatomy, and basic shapes
Module #4 Understanding Proportions and Anatomy Human anatomy, proportions, and how to apply them to character design
Module #5 Designing Characters for Different Genres Character design for fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and other genres
Module #6 Creating Expressive Poses and Gestures Understanding body language, poses, and gestures to convey character personality
Module #7 Color Theory and Character Design Color theory principles, color scripting, and applying color to character design
Module #8 Costume and Prop Design Designing costumes and props to enhance character personality and backstory
Module #9 Environment and Setting Design Designing environments and settings that support character and narrative
Module #10 Understanding Concept Art Introduction to concept art, its role in various industries, and key concepts
Module #11 Visual Development and World-Building Developing visual ideas, world-building, and creating a cohesive visual language
Module #12 Thumbnails and Sketching Creating thumbnails, sketching, and iterating on ideas
Module #13 Digital Painting Fundamentals Basics of digital painting, including software, brushes, and techniques
Module #14 Lighting and Atmosphere Understanding lighting, atmosphere, and mood in concept art
Module #15 Composition and Visual Storytelling Principles of composition, visual storytelling, and leading the viewers eye
Module #16 Advanced Digital Painting Techniques Advanced digital painting techniques, including layer blending, and texture creation
Module #17 Creating a Visual Development Portfolio Building a portfolio, selecting pieces, and presenting work
Module #18 Industry Insights and Career Development Insights from industry professionals, career development, and job opportunities
Module #19 Character Design for Animation and Film Character design specifically for animation and film, including turnarounds and model sheets
Module #20 Concept Art for Video Games Concept art for video games, including environment, character, and prop design
Module #21 Visual Development for Theme Parks and Live Events Visual development for theme parks, live events, and exhibitions
Module #22 Creating a Personal Project Developing a personal project, from concept to completion
Module #23 Receiving Feedback and Iterating Receiving feedback, iterating on designs, and improving as an artist
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Character and Concept Art career
