Character Design Courses and Certifications

Adobe

Character Design in Photoshop - Fantasy and Sci-Fi Concepts

Explore fantasy and sci-fi character design in Photoshop with conceptual artist Anthony Jones. Learn pragmatic workflows and helpful tips for creating compelling characters.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adobe

Character Design with Anthony Jones - Part 1

Learn fantasy and sci-fi character design techniques in Photoshop with conceptual artist Anthony Jones. Discover pragmatic workflows, helpful tips, and ways to overcome creative challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adobe

Alien Wildlife Biologist Character Design - Part 1

Watch Chris Blackstock design an alien wildlife biologist character in Photoshop, from initial sketches to final design. Learn character design techniques, anatomy tips, and how to create unique companion creatures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proko

Character Design Process with Karl Kopinski - Traditional Techniques

Explore fantasy illustrator Karl Kopinski's character design process using traditional materials. Learn techniques for sketching, shading, and creating unique designs in this insightful livestream.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proko

Artists Transform Objects into Creatures - James Gurney Prokochallenge

James Gurney critiques and selects winners from artists who transformed everyday objects into imaginative creatures, offering insights on originality, storytelling, and artistic execution.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proko

Sketching from Imagination - Character Design Demo with Karl Kopinski

Karl Kopinski demonstrates sketching a vampire hunter character from imagination, sharing insights on artistic development, thought processes, and future goals in this engaging and informative demonstration.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Skillademia

Character Design for Beginners - Digital Art Tutorial

Learn character design fundamentals for digital art, covering shape language, anatomy, figure drawing, composition, and color theory using tools like Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint. Develop your unique art style for media productions.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Envato Tuts+

How to Create a Fun, Red-Haired Boy Character in Adobe Photoshop

Learn to design a lively, red-haired boy character in Photoshop using sketching, shapes, layer styles, and brush techniques to bring your creation to life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dikko

Struggling Designing Cool Characters? These Tips Will Help!

Learn essential tips for creating captivating character designs, enhancing your artistic skills and bringing unique personalities to life through visual storytelling.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Introducing Expression Wrinkles in Character Creator - ZBrush Face Tools Tutorial - Part 1

Explore expression wrinkles in Character Creator with Face Tools. Learn installation, setup, and functionality for creating realistic facial expressions in 3D character design.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Freedom Arts - 3D Animation & Game Developer

Creating a Cartoon Player Avatar in Unreal Engine 5 - Time Attack Tutorial

Step-by-step guide to create a cartoon player avatar in Unreal Engine 5, from 3D modeling to game-ready implementation, including animation retargeting and blueprint setup.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

School of Motion

Character Design Fundamentals - Insights from Emma Gillette

Explore character design with illustrator Emma Gillette, covering psychology, shape language, anatomy, and techniques. Gain insights on illustration as a career and pushing through creative challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Character Design

In this class Gerardo Escamilla takes you through the basics of character design from start to finish.

• Craftsy
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Christophe Young

Character Design Challenge: Hardy Fowler vs. Christophe Young

Competitive character design challenge showcasing two artists' creative processes, from initial sketches to final reveal, with detailed insights into various artistic techniques and storytelling elements.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

J Hill

Making a Living as a 3D Character Artist

Discover strategies for building a successful career in 3D character artistry, drawing from 15 years of industry experience and insights.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video