CSIL 112 SU01: Character Concepts

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ECIAD
SectionSU01
TermSummer 2026
StatusA
DatesMay 30, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026
LocationOnline
Meetings
  • Sat 1:30pm–4:30pm — ONLN VCHAT
InstructorJoni Taylor
Description (ECIAD)Character concepts are used in a wide range of visual media and industries, from graphic novels and comic books to video games and animation. Apply your illustration and storytelling skills to capture the personality, essence and story of a character from archetype to storyboarding in this pivotal illustration course. Through assignments, case studies and presentations, you will learn a range of processes, methods and techniques used by contemporary concept artists to generate memorable characters. Guided through prompts and step by step instruction, this course will provide you with skills to both follow a preexisting creative vision or design brief and develop your own unique character concepts.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to purchase items before your first class.

Price(s)DMRE: $742.85
CSDB
CS TitleCharacter Concepts
CS DescriptionBring characters to life through storytelling and design, exploring archetypes, prompts and storyboarding in this hands-on illustration course.
Prior LearningTo fully benefit from this course, prior experience with drawing fundamentals, illustration techniques and digital tools for Illustration is required.
Legacy InfoNone
Course Hours36
Hours per Class3
Course TypeAdult
Max Students20
Classroom TypeIllustration Studio
Material ListMaterials and Software
StatusActive
Roll Out TermFA23
Flexible Learning PathwayIllustration, Fine Arts, Flexible Elective - All Pathways
Microcredential ProgramN/A
Microcertificate ProgramN/A
National ID50.0410 Illustration
AR CodeCSVI
Unit Code285100
Unit NameVisual Arts
Position Code4518
Area of StudyVisual Arts
DisciplineIllustration
LevelIntermediate
Age19 years +
Skills BadgeN/A