DESAN 361R
Visual Development and Character Design
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Design characters, props, and environments for various uses in animation and print.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Animation BFA acceptance.
Title
Character Design and Visual Development
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify advanced design principles and apply them by designing characters, props, and environments that are appealing to target audiences and suited to the needs of a given animated project.
Title
Story and Character
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to construct compelling visual stories across a wide variety of character types and objects. Students will be able to develop character stories that inform their design decisions.
Title
Abstraction and Caricature
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply rules of abstraction and caricature in the appropriate proportions for a given character and project.
Title
Technique and Design
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to implement drawing, inking, and basic color techniques necessary for making designs presentable and interesting for art directors.
Title
Style
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to shift their drawing style as necessary and show how to balance design principles when creating new styles.
Title
Critique
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to differentiate between the various styles of critique and will be able to give and receive feedback using principles of good critique.
Title
Visual Development as a Professional
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to face the emotional and ethical challenges of visual development work in the animation industry with good attitudes and behaviors.
