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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCIS92ontFs

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