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Character concept art

A rich introductory course on character development with tasks based on real cases from the game industry. In the course, you will learn what a charac

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About the Course

A rich introductory course on character development with tasks based on real cases from the game industry. In the course, you will learn what a character concept artist is needed for in general, what tasks he solves, and develop your own line of characters of different levels — from simple to the main boss — with an emphasis on important topics, for example, working with composition. In the last block of the course, you will create a character design with his portrait and several poses to understand the character's nature and behavior in a game or other project in the industry.

What You Will Learn

Skill of working with composition in character design
Understanding of the basic structure and proportions of a person and a portrait
Skill of working with references
Knowledge about working with color in character concept art
Skill of rendering of various degrees of complexity
Understanding of the principles of character design
Understanding of the stylistics of different projects
Skill of developing characters in different poses, moods and settings
Skill of working with the idea of a project
Skill of presenting one's project

How the Learning Works

01

Watch the lecture and complete the assignment

02

Get feedback from instructor and make revisions

03

Gain knowledge and build your portfolio

Who Is This Course For

1

For those who are interested in character concept design.

2

For experienced artists who have completed High 2D Graphics or Middle 2D Graphics and figure drawing courses.

3

For those who want to understand the specifics of character design and are aiming for a job in the industry as a character concept artist.

4

For those who want to learn how to come up with interesting silhouettes and images faster and more efficiently.

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What Students Say

Анна Иванова

Егоренков Дмитрий

Юлия Некрасова

Христина Таймухина

Иван Скрынников

Юлия Феоктистова

Мария Докучаева

Анна Кузнецова

Юлия Кардонова

Григорий Капица

Черепанов Никита

Course Program

Theory
  • Characters in the industry
  • Concept art
  • The composition. Techniques and their combinations
  • Design development using silhouettes
  • Linear drawing and elaboration of details. Design complexity and constructiveness
  • Volume rendering in KB
Practice
  • Formal composition
  • Developing character designs and silhouettes
  • Character rendering in tone

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