Introduction to Character Design (Live Class)

In week one, Larissa Marantz will lecture on the deconstruction and construction of characters You will learn about different styles in character design and how to break them down into simple shapes to make them your own. Larissa will demonstrate the techniques she has used during her successful career as an animator/illustrator.

In week two, Larissa Marantz will demonstrate how characters are constructed from a variety of shapes. You will learn how to use a variety quantity of shapes to successfully construct new characters. Larissa will demonstrate the techniques she has used during her successful career as an animator/illustrator.

In week three, Larissa Marantz demonstrates how to analyze and deconstruct animals. You will then learn how to reconstruct them into a variety of versions utilizing the essential characteristics of that animal. Larissa will demonstrate the techniques she has used during her successful career as an animator/illustrator.

In week four, Larissa Marantz will demonstrate creative ways to illustrate the complex emotions of characters. You will learn how to break down your own character into an armature and pose it to help sell the emotion you want to portray. Larissa will demonstrate the techniques she has used during her successful career as an animator/illustrator.

In week five, Larissa Marantz will teach you how to create a character turnaround. You will learn how to take one of your characters and illustrate each view. Larissa will demonstrate the techniques she has used during her successful career as an animator/illustrator.

In week six, Larissa Marantz will teach you how to take the main character you have developed over this term and develop a supporting cast for them. You will learn the importance of a variety of shapes that can be used to create harmony within your cast. Larissa will demonstrate the techniques she has used during her successful career as an animator/illustrator.

In week seven, Larissa Marantz will demonstrate how to create character interactions using your own character designs. 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.

In week eight, Larissa Marantz will demonstrate how to color your character using color palettes to flesh out harmonious designs. 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.