Design Basics
A Learning Pathway for Beginning Character Designers
Overview
This course pathway gives novice character designers an opportunity to learn design basics with Hollywood's leading artists. Follow along for expert instruction on an array of fundamental design techniques, from traditional pencil drawing to designing with clay creature maquettes, including how to design characters with digital tools like Photoshop & ZBrush. If you are a beginning designer interested in learning to draw, sculpt, and bring imaginary monsters to life, your journey starts here!
Basic Character Drawing
Learn how to draw a monster and do basic character drawing. Step by step introduction and techniques for drawing and sketching.See more.
Character Design Techniques: Sketching, Photoshop, Sculpting & Prosthetic Makeup Testing
Learn character design with Oscar-winning makeup FX artist Tom Woodruff Jr. (Prey, It, Alien vs. Predator). Inspired by Frankenstein's Monster, Tom shares pro tips for designing sci-fi, fantasy & horror characters, from sketching to makeup application.See more.
Monster Drawing Techniques - How to Draw a Werewolf
How to draw a werewolf. Learn monster drawing techniques with a special effects character creation master.See more.
How to Make a Dinosaur - Part One: Design, Foam Carving & Fabrication
Learn to create creatures with foam alongside master FX fabricator Ted Haines (Blade II, The Muppets, Cowboys & Aliens).See more.
