Character Illustration for Teens

Characters are at the heart of storytelling. Giving them depth, personality, and a visual narrative can influence how they resonate with audiences. Discover how narratives and personality traits breathe life into characters, shaping their design and evolution. Drawing on principles of anatomy, proportions, scale and context, you will learn how to develop characters that can express personality and mood, capturing the essence of your character's story. Whether you dream of creating the next iconic superhero, beloved animated character, or memorable brand mascot, Character Illustration can help shape the stories that captivate hearts and minds. Our experienced instructors will guide you, providing personalized feedback to enhance your skills and support your creativity and exploration. By the end of the course, you'll have created characters that captivate the imagination, and developed skills relevant to a future in creative industries.

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Upcoming Session

No scheduled sessions.

Learning Outcomes

Through successful completion of this studio, you will be able to:

Understand fundamental character illustration processes and techniques
Demonstrate knowledge of traditional and contemporary character illustrations
Develop characters that represent personality, stories, and concepts
Use various media, tools, and materials to create a dynamic character illustration
Explore different illustrative styles that complement or complicate the character illustration

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