Character Illustration

Bring stories to life by creating compelling characters. In this course, you will explore how narratives and personality traits inform character design and development. You will learn how to turn basic forms and shapes into realistic or stylized characters by applying anatomy principles and shading, and considering proportions and exaggeration. Explore your character in relation to its environment by considering scale, and investigate how you can express personality and mood through posture, stance, and colour.

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Upcoming Sessions:

To be announced

Learning Outcomes

Through successful completion of this studio, you will be able to:

Demonstrate an awareness of visual and conceptual intentions in traditional and contemporary character illustrations
Apply fundamental character illustration processes and techniques
Create illustrated characters that represent stories and concepts
Utilize various media, tools, and materials for dynamic illustration
Develop a personal illustrative style

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