Lesson 6: Character Design
In Lesson 1 you have learned the main guidelines for the creation of great stories. In this lesson we will go deeper into the principles used by artists to create compelling and memorable characters for their animations. You will you also learn how to create a character sheet and how to employ it as an effective tool in the animation process. At the end of the unit, you will design the main character for your final project, which you have already outlined and developed as part of Unit 1.
Additional Examples and Resources
Drawing Fundamentals: Construction. Tips to start drawing a character
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KfmA6cEpU0
How to Draw a Character Turnaround. A step-by-step guide on how to create a character ‘turnaround’ using Adobe Photoshop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4rAS_WJWFo
Character Design for Animation - Model Sheet. How to create a character ‘turnaround’ with overlays and freehand digital drawing