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Cartoon Characters and Their Universe: Create Another World

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Overview

Build your own cartoon narrative filled with endearing characters using a combination of analogue and digital tools
  • Introduction
  • Creating A Cartoon World
  • Character Creation
  • Finalizing Your Cartoon World
  • Final project
A strong character lineup can make or break a show’s popularity. Cartoon artist Butch Hartman seeks to create a wholesome yet fun entertainment experience through simple and appealing character design. He has worked with studios like Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon and has been nominated for several Emmy Awards for his work on iconic shows like The Fairly OddParents.

In this course, Butch guides you through how to design simple and professional-looking animated characters. Discover how to illustrate a colorful cast filled with personality using a combination of both analogue and digital tools. Are you ready to create your own cartoon world, filled with endearing characters?

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • The Cartoon World
  • The Concept
  • Equipment and Inspiration
  • First Sketches
  • Lead Characters 1
  • Lead Characters 2
  • Supporting Characters 1
  • Supporting Characters 2
  • Putting the Characters Together: The Lineup
  • Coloring Our Character 1
  • Coloring Our Character 2
  • Conceiving a Character Scenario
  • Finalizing the Scenario 1
  • Finalizing the Scenario 2
  • Introduction to the Show Bible
  • Cartoon character design for beginners

Taught by

Butch Hartman

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