Character Design Courses and Certifications

Building a Portfolio for a Career in Children’s Illustration

Kick-start your career as a children's book illustrator by building a powerful portfolio that captures the attention of publishers

• Domestika
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creative Illustrations: Create a One-of-a Kind Character

Learn how to use simple imagination exersices to come up with characters you never thought of. How to "flesh out" your character using shapes shading and contrast.Creating a one of a kind character of your own. The Cloud Raccoon Hero 1 and 2.

• Skillshare
• Finished
• Free Trial Available

3D Self-Portrait Creation for Social Media in Cinema 4D

Discover the world of character design by creating an expressive portrait filled with detail and texture using 3D modeling techniques

• Domestika
• 9 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Animating With Character - Walk Cycles

Learn to animate expressive walk cycles in After Effects, mastering essential techniques for character animation and infusing personality into movement.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animated Self-Portrait: Bring Your Evil Twin to Life

Create a 10-second animated self-portrait in Photoshop, exploring character design and animation techniques for a unique, personal project suitable for various applications.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to Draw Cute Cartoon Caricature

Learn to create adorable cartoon caricatures from photos, mastering facial features, body proportions, and coloring techniques for fun portraits and illustration services.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

iPad Art: Create Robots - An Introduction to Affinity Designer

Explore Affinity Designer on iPad to create fun robot characters, mastering vector and pixel tools for versatile digital illustration techniques.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Voxel Art for Character Design

Think outside the box and bring your characters to life with Qubicle, Maya or Blender, and Unity

• Domestika
• 5 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Learn to Draw Faces with 4 Simple Shapes

Learn to sketch faces using 4 basic shapes in this beginner-friendly tutorial. Gain confidence and skills to create character sketches with step-by-step guidance.

• Skillshare
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Illustrating Children's Books (and beyond!)

Comprehensive guide to illustrating children's books, covering project management, character design, backgrounds, and color techniques. Includes real-world examples and industry insights for aspiring illustrators.

• Skillshare
• 8 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Character Painting - Design and Render Like a Pro

Learn professional digital painting techniques to create stunning character art in Photoshop. Master design principles, rendering methods, and industry best practices to build a portfolio that can launch your career in character concept design.

• Skillshare
• 4 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to Draw the Male Torso: Creating a Dynamic Character

Master dynamic male torso drawing techniques for character design. Learn anatomy, front/side/back views, and practice with provided resources. Suitable for all skill levels using pencil or digital tools.

• Skillshare
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to Draw the Head from Every Angle: Part Three

Master drawing character heads from all angles, adding expressions and creating a reference sheet for efficient future projects.

• Skillshare
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Advanced Creature-painting Techniques in Photoshop

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In this Photoshop tutorial, we'll learn how to paint compelling and great-looking characters. Software required: Photoshop CC.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How To Draw The Female Body - Complete Figure Drawing

Learn to draw diverse female bodies from multiple angles, mastering proportions and posing techniques to create dynamic characters that match your vision. Includes templates and practical exercises.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available