Introduction to Design of Characters for Animation and Video Games
A course by user670282 surname670282 , Concept Artist and Art Director
Joined February 2018
Learn a simple approach to drawing memorable characters
Learn a simple approach to drawing memorable characters
Joined February 2018
In the world of animation and video games anything is possible, and illustrator, graphic designer, and concept artist Jean Fraisse has demonstrated that by creating breathtaking worlds in his course Concept Art: Introduction to Set Design. This time around, he takes things one step further and shows you how to populate those worlds with likeable characters.
In this course, learn how to design original characters for animation and video games using a simple technique centered around basic geometric shapes.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (1.9K)
- 56,415 students
- 19 lessons (5h 15m)
- 19 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a lineup of likeable characters with lots of personality and a coherent design.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in creating memorable characters as well as illustrators who want to improve their drawing technique, regardless of their skill level.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing skills are needed for this course.
As for materials, all you need is a computer with Photoshop and a graphics tablet or mouse.
Reviews
A course by user670282 surname670282
After finishing his studies in graphic design in Paris and getting rejected from the city's top animation schools due to his lack of artistic skill, Jean Fraisse decided to teach himself illustration and began using this art form in his work for advertising agencies. He then decided to take the leap into freelancing and started working for major clients like Marinela and Televisa.
In 2015, he discovered HuevoCartoon and has worked for them as an art director ever since. In his free time, he also developed a 2D video game: Elixir.
Content
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U1
Hello!
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Presentation
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Influences
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Create characters without knowing how to draw
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U2
Anatomy for all
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Proportions and basic forms
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The muscle and bone groups: The head
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The muscle and bone groups: The torso (Part I)
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The muscle and bone groups: The torso (Part II)
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The muscle and bone groups: The hip and legs
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The muscle and bone groups: The arms
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The muscle and bone groups: Feet and hands (Part I)
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The muscle and bone groups: Feet and hands (Part II)
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U3
Movement and forms
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Designing character shapes
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The language of forms
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Action, lines and angles
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Facial expressions
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Designing the character
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U4
Character design for animation and videogames
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Design for animation
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Design for videogames
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The line up or how to maintain a style
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to character design for animation and videogames
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displayname836229
Good course, very good everything step by step
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displayname13938683
Fantastic course - more in-depth than a lot of corse on here. Minor suggestion for teacher, it would've been handy if the colouring of muscles remained consistent in each demo. For the major muscles it's ok but when trying to learn the smaller groups it got a little confusing when they appeared in different colours. Would still highly recommend this one.
displayname7095455
PlusIt is a very interesting topic with exercises that help to further exploit that creativity when developing characters for animations, illustrations or video games.
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displayname6661648
PlusVery interesting theme, with exploratory exercises. Despite having several theoretical groups, both in terms of structure and fluidity, it is very explanatory and practical.
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displayname12079500
Pretty great course