This class will examine the design method of creating characters through world building. Beneath the surface of every successful design lies purpose. A well-designed character is not only visually engaging, but also serves as a lens into the world built around them. On this journey, coherence of design, categorization of ideas, logical response to story constraints, and balance between originality and relatability are all important topics. Through a guided character design project, students will weave a contextual web of logic, appeal, and tone. From research and thumbnails to ideation sketches, students will finish the term by crafting their own engaging character lineup that takes viewers through an experience that's greater than the sum of its drawings.
Requisites
Take ECPT-315, Character Design