Character Design Process: Concept Art and Visual Development
A course by Francesco Mazza , Character Designer
Learn the techniques and principles of character design to bring your unique characters to life.
Learn the techniques and principles of character design to bring your unique characters to life.
In this course, Francesco Mazza, expert in art direction and concept development for animation and video games, guides you on a creative journey to find and hone your unique voice in the art of visual concept.
Throughout the lessons, you'll explore the vast world of character and environment design, learning to combine styles and techniques to create works that stand out. Francesco will share his extensive experience working with renowned brands and projects of varied styles, helping you develop the ability to adapt and evolve artistically.
You will immerse yourself in the process of generating original ideas and bringing them to life visually, understanding how each detail contributes to the narrative and aesthetics of a project.
What will you learn in this online course?
26 lessons & 11 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (12)
- 1,129 students
- 26 lessons (5h 14m)
- 11 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
The final project of the course involves the creation of an original character from conception to final visualization, situated within a designed environment that complements and enriches its story.
This exercise will allow you to apply the techniques learned to develop your own and coherent visual style.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at digital artists, character designers, art students and creatives in the field of animation and video games looking to explore and define their unique style.
It is perfect for those who want to delve deeper into visual concept development and improve their character and environment design skills.
Requirements and materials
To participate in this course, you will need a graphics tablet or iPad and digital drawing software.
It is important to have a basic knowledge of digital drawing and painting, although the course is designed to guide you through advanced techniques and practical applications.
Reviews
A course by Francesco Mazza
Francesco Mazza is a character designer and creative director with a distinguished career in the animation and video game industry.
He has worked for renowned studios such as Studio Bozzetto and Blue Zoo Animation, collaborating on projects for Disney Italia, Toyota and the BBC. His passion for visual art has led him to found Kid Onion Studio, where he is currently developing his most ambitious project, "River Tails: Stronger Together".
Francesco's experience covers a wide range of styles and techniques, from artistic direction to the development of visual concepts, marking his career with a constant search for innovation and creative expression.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Reference models
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U2
Visual development: finding your voice
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What are visual development and concept art
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Analyze the style: the volume
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Analyzing style: form and abstraction
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Analyzing style: perspective
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Analyze the style: the quality of the line
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Analyze the style: the coloring
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U3
From the creative spark to the definitive table
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Get inspired and create the mood board 1
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Get inspired and create the mood board 2
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Character sketch 1
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Character sketch 2
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Character sketch 3
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Finalize the character 1
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Finalize the character 2
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Finalize the character 3
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Finalize the character 4
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Finalize the character 5
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Sketch of prop and environment 1
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Sketch of prop and environment 2
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Sketch of prop and environment 3
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Coloring and finishing the work 1
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Color and finish the work 2
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U4
Layout and present the tables
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Layout and export the project
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Presenting to a client or in the portfolio?
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How to proceed: possible next steps
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FP
Final project
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Visual Development: find your style
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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