Course Info

ANI 345: Character Design

Students will be introduced to various methods of creating interesting and original character designs for animated films and games, and then put these approaches into practical use. Methods of creative concepting will include drawing, collage, sculpture and 3D mock-ups. Fundamental visual design and color principles will be stressed, along with the basics of caricature. Students will utilize their character designs in an animated short.

ILL 200 or (DES 111 and DES 141) is a preerquiste for this class.

Fall 2024-2025

Section: 701
Class number: 14670
Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00536 at Loop Campus
Instructor:

Spring 2023-2024

Section: 601
Class number: 35384
Meeting time: MW 11:50AM - 1:20PM
Location: CDM 00527 at Loop Campus

Winter 2023-2024

Section: 501
Class number: 22539
Meeting time: TuTh 11:50AM - 1:20PM
Location: CDM 00527 at Loop Campus

Fall 2023-2024

Section: 401
Class number: 12982
Meeting time: TuTh 11:50AM - 1:20PM
Location: CDM 00722 at Loop Campus

Spring 2022-2023

Section: 901
Class number: 43345
Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00527 at Loop Campus

Winter 2022-2023

Section: 501
Class number: 28349
Meeting time: TuTh 10:10AM - 11:40AM
Location: CDM 00722 at Loop Campus

Fall 2022-2023

Section: 401
Class number: 18619
Meeting time: TuTh 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Location: CDM 00722 at Loop Campus

Winter 2021-2022

Section: 501
Class number: 20385
Meeting time: TuTh 10:10AM - 11:40AM
Location: Online: Sync

Fall 2021-2022

Section: 401
Class number: 4208
Meeting time: TuTh 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Location: CDM 00722 at Loop Campus

Fall 2020-2021

Section: 401
Class number: 10483
Meeting time: MW 10:10AM - 11:40AM
Location: Online: Sync

Spring 2019-2020

Section: 601
Class number: 30820
Meeting time: MW 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Location: REMOT E0000