Module #1 Introduction to Character Creation Overview of the importance of character design in animation and the objectives of the course.
Module #2 Understanding Your Story and Target Audience Analyzing your story and identifying your target audience to inform character design decisions.
Module #3 Character Development Fundamentals Exploring the key elements of character development, including personality, backstory, and motivation.
Module #4 Character Archetypes and Tropes Understanding common character archetypes and tropes, and how to use them effectively in your design.
Module #5 Design Principles for Animation Characters Applying design principles, such as proportion, scale, and color, to create visually appealing characters.
Module #6 Character Silhouette and Pose Using silhouette and pose to convey character personality and expression.
Module #7 Facial Design and Expression Designing facial features and expressions to bring your characters to life.
Module #8 Body Language and Physicality Using body language and physicality to convey character traits and emotions.
Module #9 Costume and Prop Design Designing costumes and props to enhance character identity and storytelling.
Module #10 Creating a Character Bible Developing a comprehensive character bible to guide your design and animation decisions.
Module #11 Designing for Animation Styles Adapting character design for different animation styles, such as 2D, 3D, or stop-motion.
Module #12 Creating a Character Turnaround Designing a character turnaround to showcase your character from multiple angles.
Module #13 Experimenting with Different Media Exploring different media, such as traditional drawing, digital art, or sculpture, to develop your character design skills.
Module #14 Character Design for Emotion and Personality Designing characters that evoke emotions and convey personality traits.
Module #15 Character Interactions and Relationships Developing characters that interact and relate to each other in believable and engaging ways.
Module #16 Creating a Character Animation Test Designing a character animation test to explore movement and performance.
Module #17 Receiving and Implementing Feedback Receiving and incorporating feedback on your character design to improve and refine your work.
Module #18 Building a Character Portfolio Creating a professional portfolio that showcases your character design skills and style.
Module #19 Advanced Character Design Techniques Exploring advanced character design techniques, such as stylization and abstraction.
Module #20 Designing Characters for Different Genres Designing characters for different genres, such as comedy, drama, or action.
Module #21 Character Design for Franchises and IPs Designing characters for existing franchises and IPs, and understanding the challenges and opportunities of working within an established brand.
Module #22 Creating a Character Pitch Developing a convincing character pitch to sell your design to clients or stakeholders.
Module #23 Designing Characters for Story Sequels and Prequels Designing characters for story sequels and prequels, and understanding how to maintain consistency and evolve your characters over time.
Module #24 Character Design for Virtual Reality and Games Designing characters for virtual reality and games, and understanding the unique challenges and opportunities of these mediums.
Module #25 Designing Characters for Social Media and Short-Form Content Designing characters for social media and short-form content, and understanding how to create engaging characters for bite-sized storytelling.
Module #26 Character Design for Live-Action and Hybrid Productions Designing characters for live-action and hybrid productions, and understanding the challenges of integrating practical and CGI elements.
Module #27 Understanding Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity Designing characters that are culturally sensitive and inclusive, and understanding the importance of representation in animation.
Module #28 Creating a Character Legacy Developing characters that can stand the test of time and become iconic in their own right.
Module #29 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Creating Characters for Animation career
