Course curriculum
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1
Introduction
- Vanessa's Introduction
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2
Resources
- Course Forum
- Downloadable Files (Includes Assignments)
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3
Module 1: BIRTHING A CHARACTER
- Intro
- Lesson 1: How to Birth a Character
- Lesson 2: Vanessa's Character, Sketch Book, and Supplies
- Lesson 3: Drawing Demos - Character Model Demo
- Assignment
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4
Module 2: WHAT AND WHO YOUR CHARACTER IS
- Intro
- Lesson 1: Who Is Your Character?
- Lesson 2: How To Draw Character Expressions
- Lesson 3: Drawing Demos - How To Draw The Body
- Assignment
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5
Implementation Week
- Milestone #1
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6
Module 3: MAKE YOUR CHARACTER STAND OUT - DRESSING & ACCESSORIZING
- Intro
- Lesson 1: What Does Your Character Wear?
- Lesson 2: Drawing Demos
- Lesson 3: Dress Your Character Demo
- Assignment
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7
Module 4: CHARACTER CONSISTENCY
- Intro
- Lesson 1: How to Draw Your Character with Consistency
- Lesson 2: Light Box Demo
- Assignment
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8
Implementation Week
- Milestone #2
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9
Module 5: MOVEMENT & ACTION
- Intro
- Lesson 1: The Wooden Model
- Lesson 2: Using Minimal Strokes
- Lesson 3: Mood Boards
- Assignment
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10
Module 6: MAKE YOUR CHARACTER SHINE
- Intro
- Lesson 1: Color and Research
- Lesson 2: Textures & Details
- Lesson 3: Finishing Artwork
- Assignment
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11
Implementation Week
- Milestone #3