APCA 207 - Characters, Creatures, and Enhanced Workflows

6 Credits

1.5 Units

Highly skilled character artists have both versatility of aesthetic skills and a deep understanding of how to incorporate distinctive personalities and backstory into their designs. In this course, students will study the theories and principles underpinning the creation of archetypal characters used in basic storytelling. In Characters, Creatures, & Enhanced Workflows, students will explore how the attributes and characteristics of heroes, villains, and creatures are used to inform the creation of compelling visual and conceptual designs.

Prerequisite: APCA 205 Layout, Level Design, and Composition