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Course Description

Learn how to develop and create characters for animation, games, concept art, and creature design. Emphasis is on developing characters with personality that express the personal style of the artist. Course covers introduction of comparative anatomy including age and gender, expression and posing, caricature vs realism, plus development of character descriptions and personality through written analysis, inquiry, introspection, and discussion. Using conventional and digital tools, students develop drawing skills while learning the elements and principles of design (shape, silhouette, variety, scale, unity, contrast), constructive drawing, and simplified drawing for production. Course covers professional skills and standards for preparing and submitting work including style guides and character model sheets, presentation, portfolio preparation, interaction and co-operation, and time management. Lectures include the historical impact of major character designers including Charlie Thoreson, Rebecca Sugar, and Naoto Ohshima.

Notes: 

  • IMPORTANT: All SOA students are required to complete and return Summer of Art Mandatory Forms 2024 Packet prior to admittance into the classroom. Students will not be permitted to attend without this.
  • Housing is only available for students who enrolled in Summer of Art Programming for 5 days per week.
  • Tuition includes a non-refundable $200 deposit per course.
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Section Title
Character Development and Design M/W/F
Type
High School
Days
M, W, F
Time
9:00AM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2024 to Jul 31, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
71.5
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Onsite  
Course Fee(s)
College Credit credit (2 units) $2,650.00 or $200.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Credit
2 units
Instructors
Materials List
Please note that all courses will have a material kit comprising of their required materials prepared and available for purchase at the on-campus art store, Graphaids.
Section Notes
  • Final Exhibition is scheduled for 7/31/2024 from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM.
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