Character Design Courses

Abertay University

Video Game Design and Development: Video Game Character Design

1 review

How and why do video gamers identify with the characters they control? Find out with this introduction to character design.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Responsive Web Design

105 reviews

Learn HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles to create visually appealing and accessible websites that adapt to different screen sizes. Master modern techniques like Flexbox and CSS Grid for complex layouts.

• freeCodeCamp
• 300 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

• Best of All Time

UI / UX Design Tutorial – Wireframe, Mockup & Design in Figma

102 reviews

Learn the process of UI / UX design. In this tutorial you will learn how a professional designer builds a full website design from scratch following the process of user experience and user interface. The video covers wireframing, prototyping, and design…

• freeCodeCamp
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Figma Course - Web Design Tutorial for Beginners

78 reviews

Master Figma for web design: from setup to mobile layouts. Hands-on tutorial covers essential tools, prototyping, auto layout, components, and responsive design techniques.

• freeCodeCamp
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Acadgild

Graphic Design Tutorials

72 reviews

Learn the fundamentals of Graphic Design and Photoshop Tools

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Character Design for Video Games

6 reviews

Explore character design for video games with industry pros, covering foundational concepts, technical challenges, purposeful design, and personal style development.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

Cosmic Spectrum Art

INK Illustration Full Art Process - HaeJin! Traveler Character Design

Step-by-step illustration process for character design, from initial sketch to final details using ink and color techniques.

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

Cosmic Spectrum Art

Character Design - Intuitive Approach - 5 Characters Full Process - Gloamingvale

Intuitive character design process showcasing creation of 5 unique characters for Gloamingvale, focusing on visual context, shape language, and character analysis.

• YouTube
• 36 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

Michael Pavlovich

Beebop Modeling in ZBrush - Advanced Techniques for Character Design

Learn advanced ZBrush techniques for modeling Beebop, including anatomy, straps, bandolier, and bullets. Master tools like ZRemesh, Panel Loops, Transpose Smart Mask, and Nanomesh for realistic 3D character creation.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

School of Motion

Simple 3D Character Design Using Cinema 4D

Learn to design stylized 3D characters in Cinema 4D, from sketching concepts to modeling, sculpting details, and texturing. Enhance your character creation skills with practical tools and techniques.

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

kasukanra

Stable Diffusion- Applying ControlNet to Character Design - Part 2

Explore advanced techniques in AI-powered character design using ControlNet 1.1, including inpainting, targeted variations, and contextual upscaling for enhanced digital illustrations and PNGtubers.

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

The Sheriyans Coding School

Create 3D Character with Cinema 4D - 3D Character Design Using Arnold Renderer

Learn to design and render a 3D character using Cinema 4D and Arnold Renderer. Master techniques for creating visually appealing digital characters in this hands-on tutorial.

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

Reallusion

Recreating Snoop Dogg - Character Design Workflow Using Character Creator and MetaHuman

Discover how to create a stylized Snoop Dogg avatar using Character Creator 4, ZBrush, and MetaHuman Creator. Learn the process of transforming a realistic base into a captivating cartoon version.

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