Global Certificate in Emotive Character Design

• Fundamentals of Emotive Character Design: An introductory unit covering the basics of emotive character design, including the psychological principles that drive character expressiveness and relatability.
• Expressive Anatomy for Character Design: This unit delves into the intricacies of character anatomy, focusing on how subtle changes to proportions, features, and poses can convey different emotions and personalities.
• Color Psychology in Character Design: An exploration of how color can be used to communicate a character's personality, backstory, and emotional state, with practical exercises to help students develop their understanding of color theory and application.
• Character Design for Cross-Cultural Appeal: Students will learn how to create characters that resonate with diverse audiences, taking into account cultural differences in body language, facial expressions, and symbolism.
• Storytelling and Character Development: This unit examines how character design can support narrative storytelling, with a focus on creating characters that are dynamic, engaging, and capable of growth over time.
• Digital Character Design Tools and Techniques: An introduction to the software and hardware used in modern character design, including digital painting, 3D modeling, and animation.
• Accessibility and Inclusive Design in Character Creation: Students will learn how to create characters that are accessible and inclusive, taking into account factors such as disability, age, and gender identity.
• Portfolio Development for Emotive Character Design: In this final unit, students will compile their work into a professional-quality portfolio, with guidance on presentation, self-promotion, and career development.