Description
Friday, 29 August . 4:30pm to 8:30pm
Saturday, 30 August 4:30pm to 8:30pm
Sunday. 31 August 4:30pm to 8:30pm
LANGUAGE during the course: English.
ONLINE ILLUSTRATION || Character Desing || WORKSHOP with Li XinYue.
Day 1 – Inspiration and Concept Development (4 hours)
Goal: Build a foundation for character design, open up creative thinking
PPT Outline:
1. Cover slide – Workshop title & your name/introduction
2. Schedule – Today’s content & time plan
3. Self-introduction – Your background, project examples (with images)
4. What is Character Design – Definition & role in games/animation
5. Key Elements of a Successful Character – Shape, personality, background, function
6. Worldbuilding and Character – How world context affects design
7. How to Collect References – Moodboards, Pinterest, real-life observation
8. Silhouette Thinking – Why start with silhouettes
9. Case Studies – 2-3 characters from sketch to final
10. Exercise Instructions – 5-min quick sketch/silhouette challenge
11. Recap after exercise – Common issues & how to improve
12. Q&A / Discussion slide
Day 2 – Structure and Visual Design (4 hours)
Goal: Learn to use structure and shape language in character design
PPT Outline:
1. Opening slide – Recap Day 1, today’s objectives
2. Basics of Character Structure – Proportions, body types
3. Shape Language – Round, square, triangle and their personality hints
4. Pose and Dynamics – How posture affects perception
5. Clothing Design Logic – Function, culture, materials, decoration
6. Props and Accessories – Telling stories through details
7. Demo: Structure to detail – Live demo or step-by-step images
8. Case Analysis – Breakdown of famous characters (LOL/Overwatch)
9. Exercise Instructions – Design silhouettes + basic outfit from keywords
10. Time Reminder – 20 minutes left
11. Work Review – Show selected student works for discussion
12. Key Takeaways – 3 important tips for structure design
Day 3 – Detailing, Color and Presentation (4 hours)
Goal: Polish character designs and learn how to present them
PPT Outline:
1. Opening slide – Recap Day 2, today’s focus
2. Detailing – Facial features, hands, material rendering
3. Color Basics – Main color, secondary color, accent color
4. Atmosphere and Lighting – Adding environmental feel
5. Material Rendering Tips – Metal, fabric, leather examples
6. Color Demo – From line art to base colors
7. How to Present Character Designs – Turnarounds, poses, concept sheets
8. How to Write a Character Bio – Simple template (role, personality, backstory)
9. Exercise Instructions – Color or refine yesterday’s design
10. Time Reminder – 30 minutes left
11. Work Review and Feedback – Showcase selected works
12. Final Wrap-up – Recap 3-day content, suggestions for further practice
13. Thank You Slide – Contact info / social media
Recommended materials:
Tablet and a pen display or tablet setup.
Any digital painting software is totally fine — Sai, Photoshop, Procreate, etc. would all work.
*Frequent questions:
What happens if I can’t see the classes live one day?
• No problem. All classes are live but will also be recorded and posted on our platform. So you can see them whenever you want throughout the duration of the course. This means that if you cannot attend your class live at the stipulated time, you will be able to see them on the platform until the end of the course. These video-classes posted on the platform can be viewed unlimitedly during the duration of the course but cannot be copied or downloaded. They can also be viewed for 6 months once the course is over.
When can I see the classes I did not attend live?
• 24-hour access to the virtual platform where you can consult all the information or documentation of the course, access all the classes that have already been taught or the proposed exercises. When, where and at the rate you want.
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