Digital Character Design Creations by MICHAEL Clarke

Embark on a Creative Journey in Character Design

We’re excited to introduce our most extensive character design course, now available completely online. This curriculum offers clear, direct methods to help you craft your dream characters effortlessly.

Character design is a vibrant and rewarding skill that can pave the way for a lifelong career. The capacity to conceptualize and breathe life into characters, defining their personalities and stories, is highly sought after in today’s landscape where compelling content is key for effective advertising and promotion. Tailored for beginners, our exclusive online course equips you with the fundamental principles and technical expertise necessary to thrive in this lucrative market.

The Course Overview

Across three comprehensive modules, you’ll delve into the creation of original, engaging characters using the digital tool Procreate. The techniques taught here are easily adaptable to traditional methods or any other digital creative tool at your disposal.

What You’ll Learn:

Module 1 – Drawing Essentials Learn the foundational aspects of character design, covering:

• Lines
• Shapes
• Structure
• Anatomy
• Facial features
• Animal representation

Having grasped the basics, Module 2 guides you through refining your character, exploring:

Module 2 – Character Design Master the art of character refinement through:

• Silhouette definition
• Reference point usage
• Distinguishing between American and Anime styles
• Color application
• Artistic enhancements

This module includes practical exercises to finesse your design skills.

Our final module takes your character to new heights, addressing:

Module 3 – Portfolio Development Learn to make your character come alive on the page, focusing on:

• Turnarounds
• Expressive variations
• Dynamic action poses
• Character illustrations
• Effective storytelling through character summaries

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completing the course, you’ll achieve:

• A comprehensive grasp of character design principles
• Technical proficiency to craft captivating characters
• Enhanced visual communication skills
• The ability to situate your character in diverse settings and scenarios

What You’ll Need:

• An up-to-date web browser
• Java updated to the latest version
• A stable internet connection

Who Is This Course For?

This course caters to individuals passionate about 2-D character design, welcoming both beginners and intermediates.

It’s for students eager to learn and dedicate themselves to their craft.

It’s designed for those seeking to expand their digital art skill set with character design expertise.

Requirements:

• Basic drawing skills are recommended.
• Access to some art software at some point in the course.
• A drawing tablet can be advantageous at a certain stage, though not mandatory.
• Paper and art pencils may be useful in certain exercises.