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Character Illustration: Give Personality to Your Characters

Learn character design using shape language! Discover how shapes communicate personality & create compelling characters. Improve your character art skills today.

4.1(38)
1,078students
17m
Certificate
Gabriela Benke
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Course Content

Character Illustration: Give Personality to Your Characters is a beginner-level Skillshare course taught by Gabriela Benke. It runs 17m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.1 out of 5 from 38 reviews, with 1,078 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published February 2019.

Unlock the secrets to compelling character design with this course exploring shape language! Discover how the visual language of shapes can powerfully communicate a character's personality and evoke specific moods.

Here's what you'll learn:

  • What is Shape Language? A deep dive into the fundamental principles of using shapes to convey meaning in character design.
  • The Origins of Shape Language: Explore the historical and cultural roots of this powerful visual communication system.
  • Shape Language in Cartoons: Analyze how animation utilizes shape to create memorable and expressive characters.
  • Shape Language in Video Games: Learn how game developers leverage shape to design characters that resonate with players.
  • Character Design Process: A step-by-step guide to applying shape language to create unique and engaging characters.

For the final project, you'll have the freedom to express your creativity using any medium you prefer – whether you work digitally or with traditional art supplies! Develop your skills in character creation and learn to tell stories through visual form.

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