Designing Animated Characters

Learn to design compelling and memorable animated characters that become the heartbeat of the story in this four-week course. 

Through a blend of theory and practical, hands-on exercises, you'll learn how to infuse life into your characters, making them resonate with audiences. The course covers all the key components of character creation, from exploring the foundational principles of shape language, color, and silhouette to mastering the nuances of facial expressions, body language, and accessorizing. 

You'll engage in projects that encourage experimentation with design processes, including mind mapping, silhouette sketching, and using mood boards for inspiration. If you're aiming to enhance a project with appealing, original characters, this course offers the tools and insights to strengthen your animation skills, push the boundaries of traditional character design, and deviate from clichés.

What you will learn:

✔ Design characters that resonate with audiences by understanding their role in storytelling 
✔ Develop practical research and ideation skills to inform and inspire your designs 
✔ Apply fundamental design principles such as shape, color, and form to create visually appealing characters that communicate personality and emotion effectively 
✔ Gain hands-on experience in character expression and presentation techniques 

Prerequisite skills:

• Completion of Digital Animation 101 or equivalent knowledge or experience is helpful, but not required