*10 week class*

Class: Creatures = Characters Designing Creatures with life and personality Creature design and character design are one and the same! In this class we’ll cover creature design with an emphasis on understanding animal anatomy and behavior in combination with solid character design principles, such as drawing the viewer's eye, creating appealing proportions, pose design, and asking if your design prompts the viewer to ask the right questions about the world they inhabit. We will use a naturalistic approach to creature design to create memorable designs for any genre.

Prerequisite: We recommend Figure Drawing,Intro to Digital Painting

Topics covered:

• Understanding anatomy through real world animal studies

• Designing with focus Creating believable weight and scale

• Creatures as animals

• Creatures as characters

• Designing for the right genre

• Monster design

Material List: Computer with photoshop, tablet/cintiq, high speed internet connection, Zoom Meeting App

Time/Day: Monday 7-10pm PDT

First Class: October 7th

Last Class: December 9th

Class Location: Online Zoom Meeting. Videos are accessible on Zoom after each