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Stylized Characters in 3D

Stylized Characters in 3D

An 8-week course for recreating the concept of an existing character and going from cartoony stylization to comic-book realism
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Stylize cartoon to comic-realism characters

Stylize cartoon to comic-realism characters
The main objective of this class is to understand the process of creating a stylized character, and to have a finished stylized character at the end of the course. Students will start out by gathering their favorite concepts then laying down a foundation with fundamentals of the form. Students will go from primary forms to secondary forms which really boils down what it takes to make a stylized character. Furthermore, the course will go over features of the body and face to create that sense of appeal. What students will get out of this class is understanding how to get a stylized character from start to finish.
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Registration Period
Jul 17, 2024 - Oct 07, 2024
Course Start
Oct 01, 2024

Course Format

Custom; Recorded Lectures, Live Feedback

Skills Level

Intermediate

Duration

8 weeks

Q&A

Once a week

Feedback

Live Feedback during Q&A

Lecture Type

Recorded
Assignment
Due each week. Expect to spend 10-15 hours per week viewing lecture videos, participating in q&a's, and working on assignments.
PREREQUISITES
Strong knowledge and skill in modeling stylized characters. Recommended prerequisite courses: Anatomy for Production, ZBrush for Concept & Iteration. Sculpting Anatomy: from Animal to Creature
MATERIALS
Zbrush and Maya (3Ds Max also acceptable, but the instructor will be working in Maya)

The more you know, the better.

Gather concepts to model for class
Blocking out character with primitive shapes | Thinking in broad strokes
Adding in Secondary forms of the character
How to sculpt in eyes, eyeball, nose, ears, and mouth
How to sculpt hands and feet
Blocking out costume and cleaning them up
Cleaning up your character model
Polypainting and posing your character for final presentation. Taking a final critique at everyone’s character.

Igniting your imagination

Character Artist
LECTURES BY Hannah Kang
Course Start: Oct 01, 2024
Hannah Kang works as a Digital Sculptor and Designer at Dreamworks Animation in Los Angeles, California, previously worked at Legacy Effects Studio. Hannah believes her best art makes you laugh! Your art is at its best when you know what you want it to do! Hannah Kang graduated the Gnomon School of Visual Effects in 2014. Hannah has been delivering characters, creatures, and assets on projects like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, Avengers: Infinity War, Pacific Rim 2, Underwater and many more. Legacy provides one of the industry's most diverse portfolios requiring you to work on projects styles ranging from Call of Duty, Doom, and Crash Bandicoot to Avengers, Iron Man and the Georgia Lottery's Flying Pig!!!. While Legacy tends to focus on real-world translation of costumes and character builds that are created to be worn by actors.Hannah is currently at Dreamworks Animation and has contributed to projects such as Bad Guys, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, and Ruby Gilman: Teenage Kraken.

Hannah's personal style is often referred to as "bleedingly cute," showing a love for a feature animation style and a strong side of dorkiness--all with the aim of making viewers' first response to laugh out loud. Hannah has been teaching professional and student artists improve their portfolios for the past two years, and considers herself a student still--with a strong pursuit of continuous education. Hannah would like to someday work on children's books and create a universe of her own. 

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PRICING SCHEDULE

Even though our courses are the most affordable for the quality of education, these finance options allow you to focus on your goals instead of the barriers that keep you from reaching them.

3x Payments

$233

2x Payments

$349.50

Full payment

$699

Fall TERM REGISTRATION Now Open
Jul 17, 2024 - Oct 07, 2024
COURSE BEGINS on Oct 01, 2024
Stylized Characters in 3D

What makes this learning experience unique?

PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK

Receive personalized feedback on all assignments from the industry’s top professionals.

LIFETIME ACCESS

Enjoy lifetime access to the spectrum of course content, including lectures, live Q&As, and feedback sessions.

CERTIFICATION

Show off your Certification of Completion when you turn in 80% of course assignments.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Learn anywhere, anytime, and at your own pace with flexible, online course scheduling.

Testimonials

Hannah Kang is an exceptionally talented artist that brings a real world perspective on how to execute at the highest levels of the entertainment industry. Hannah gives excellent instruction, insight and direction on what principles to focus on when articulating aesthetics and design in 3D space. Being able to learn from Hannah in a live Q&A environment with weekly dialogue has really helped expedite my learning and progress. Hannah’s class is much appreciated and highly recommended.

Armando

Honestly, Hannah is the best instructor I’ve had since graduating university.

Christian

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