VIS741 Character Development

[2–2, 3 cr.]

This course explores the creation of characters within visual narrative contexts. Focus is placed on establishing character personalities conceptually and visually. Various artistic and illustrative styles are addressed. Anatomy, proportion, perspective, construction and appeal are emphasized. This course will be taught through a series of projects and critiques that include character development and contextualization.

Prerequisite: VIS711 Storyboarding

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate designs that consider anatomy, proportion, perspective, construction and appeal
• Use various artistic and illustrative styles
• Create character with personalities that are conceptualized and visualized