Character Design Short Course (JMC Brisbane)

Learn the tools and processes to develop a character concept into a 3D character model!

2 Day Course

Times: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Monday 18th January - Tuesday 19th January 2021

Prices: $180

10% Early Bird Discount: $162 (Valid until 11:59pm, December 21st 2020)

Introducing the typical pipelines for conceptual and technical execution of characters in game and animation studios, this intensive studio based workshop will explore the character art process, from concept design through to the creation of 3D models.

DAY 1

Day 1 has a design centred focus, using traditional tools to explore the fundamentals of character conception and design. Content will include:

• Developing character concepts
• Push, turn, and refine character designs
• Body language, posing and expressions
• Force and line of action
• Scene composition for storytelling

Participants will explore character design from reference gathering, thumbnailing and roughs, through to refinement and presentation.

DAY 2

Day 2 has a digital focus, learning the tools and processes to develop a character concept into a 3D character model for production. Content will include:

• Character pipelines for games and animation
• Character modelling and sculpture
• Character setup for animation
• Developing materials and textures
• Finishing and presenting characters

In this practical session participants will develop their Day 1 material further, exploring mesh creation and sculpture for characters.

Short Course requirements and details:

• All participants must be going into school grades 9-12 in 2021 or have just completed grade 12 in 2020.
• All Short Courses will be held at JMC Academy Sydney: 75 Grey Street, South Brisbane, QLD
• Short Courses will run during January 2021.
• Price of Short Course includes lunch and light snacks for each participant.
• All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation featuring details of the Short Course they have completed. This Certificate can be included in the participants resume.
• JMC Academy reserves the right to cancel any course. In the event of cancellation, participants will receive a minimum of 24 hours notice and a full refund will be given.
• Content presented in the courses may slightly vary from the descriptions included above.
• Photos will be taken during the short course. If you would not like your photo taken please let us know by emailing hello@jmc.edu.au.