Introduction to Character Design Week 2

[New Masters Academy]

In this lesson, instructor Larissa Marantz will lecture on the important visual elements of character design. You will learn how to use shape language to develop characters based on humans and animals. Larissa will demonstrate the techniques she has used during her successful career as an animator/illustrator. You will be given an assignment to do, you can turn it in using the assignment submission guidelines for feedback on the next session.

Join instructor Larissa Marantz for an 8-week interactive Live Class, where she will give you the basics of shape language and design principles. You will create figurative character designs based on humans, animals, and other concepts. Larissa will cover construction, form, and dynamic posing, along with development costumes, character personality, and emotional expressions to formulate believable, relatable, and appealing designs. Each week, Larissa will go through students’ submitted assignments to provide critiques and advice.

Earn a digital Certificate of Completion when you complete this Live Class and submit all assignments for review before the end of term. Certificate details will be announced mid-way through the term. Additionally, students who fulfill the certificate requirements will receive a special badge for display in the NMA community forums and Discord server.

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