Online Spring 2024 Session

REGISTRATION DEADLINE :
March 25th, 2024

SESSION STARTS:
April 8th, 2024

CHARACTER: INTRODUCTION TO CHARACTER DESIGN

Grant Alexander

Grant Alexander

Character Designer
Pixar Animation Studios

Length of Workshop: 10 weeks. Once a week.
Days: Mondays starting April 8th, 2024
Time: 7pm – 10pm pacific time
Tuition: $1,600 (Includes a $200 non-refundable registration fee)
Prerequisite: basic drawing skills

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to Character Design is the first step to getting a basic understanding of the fundamentals of Character Design. This workshops structure and aim is to provide a solid foundation in the design principles at work in great character design. Intro to Character Design is perfect for those who are are interested in designing for animated films or tv.

The Goal of Intro to Character Design is to expose the student to important design principles, and through exercises apply the concepts in their work.

CURRICULUM:

  • Shape/Silhouette
  • Caricature/Abstraction
  • Research
  • Expression
  • Acting/Pose
  • Costuming
  • Proportion

PREREQUISITE:

Basics drawing skills.

*Intro to Character Design is limited to 8 students to allow for maximum individualized focus. We encourage a comfortable, collaborative environment so that students can learn from their own assignments, the critiques of others’, instructor demos, lectures, and guest speakers.