COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to Character Modeling:

This course will guide the student through the process of translating a design into a sculpted model, then adapting that model to a production version that is able to be rigged and animated.

The goal of Introduction to Character Modeling To create a character model that is both appealing and production friendly for rigging and animation.

CURRICULUM:

• Character creation workflows (Maya only/Zbrush & Maya)

• Establishing basic structure, proportion and basic topology of the character mesh

• Using anatomic reference in sculpting

• Artistic finesse in areas such as hands/feet/eyes/teeth and hair

• Posing model to match art and refining appeal

• Neutralizing and symmetrizing the model

• Topology design and edge loop construction basics

• Adding correct detail to body topology

• Refining face topology for production (lids, lashes, brows, mouth and teeth)

• Creating clothing and accessories to be rigged with the character

• How to incorporate feedback and notes

• Finalizing model in preparation for rigging, testing squash & stretch face expressions
  
  

PREREQUISITE:

-General familiarity with Maya interface and basic modeling tools, as well as the outliner and ability to use image planes.
-Familiarity with / access to Zbrush is a plus, but not required.