Illustrating Characters and the Stories They Tell
Learn character drawing as a tool for storytelling, emphasizing narrative development, character creation, and utilizing prompts to inspire compelling narratives.
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Illustrating Characters and the Stories They Tell
Learn character drawing as a tool for storytelling, emphasizing narrative development, character creation, and utilizing prompts to inspire compelling narratives.
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30-day money-back guarantee
Not satisfied?Reach out to our customer support team within 30 days to receive a full refund.
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Unlimited access, anywhere, anytime
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Learn from hand-vetted instructors, experts in their field
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Course Syllabus
Chapter 1- Rely On Your Own Story
- Creating Characters Free
- Developing Personality Of The Character
- How To Make Characters Feel Authentic
- Character Development Q&A
- Start With The Shadow Cast By A Character
- Demo: Start With Shadow Cast
- Shadow Shapes
- Demo: Facial Expression & Body Anatomy
- Demo: Character Costume & Props
- Demo: Add Details to Sketch
- Demo: Add Color to Sketch
- Demo: Finalize Image with Color
- Illustrating Characters Q&A
- Illustrating Characters Keynote
- Bonus Materials
Mary Jane Begin, an illustrator, author, and professor at Rhode Island School of Design, combines luck, hard work, and passion in her career, guiding students and collaborating with clients like Hasbro and Disney.
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Identify key elements of story creation: working from the inside out, letting intuition flow, working with limitations
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Seek out prompts to springboard story
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Utilize elements of Character development
This class will teach you how to draw characters as a way to develop stories. Instructor Mary Jane Begin is an award-winning illustrator and author of children’s picture books, a Rhode Island School of Design graduate and professor in the Illustration Department. Mary Jane explains the importance of narrative in all creative fields, and how to develop them.
About This Course
This class will teach you how to draw characters as a way to develop stories. Instructor Mary Jane Begin is an award-winning illustrator and author of children’s picture books, a Rhode Island School of Design graduate and professor in the Illustration Department. Mary Jane explains the importance of narrative in all creative fields, and how to develop them.
What You Will Learn
- How to draw inspiration from visual stimuli for storytelling, including classic tales and personal experiences.
- Techniques for creating characters, utilizing resources like facial expressions, silhouettes, and real people.
- Understanding the five basic character archetypes and incorporating them into your storytelling.
- Tips for researching and developing authentic details for your characters, including anatomy, costume, and color symbolism.
- Exploring the elements of character creation such as silhouette, facial expression, body movement, proportion, costume, and environment.
Why learn with Mary Jane Begin?
Mary Jane Begin is an award-winning illustrator and author with a wealth of industry experience, including collaborations with major companies like Hasbro and Disney. As a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, she's dedicated to helping students succeed in the professional world.
Who Is This Course For?
- Aspiring storytellers and illustrators
- Those interested in learning how to create compelling narratives through character development
- Individuals seeking guidance from Mary Jane Begin, an accomplished illustrator and author
- Students looking to understand the key elements of story creation, including working from the inside out and letting intuition flow
- Those interested in learning techniques for character development and seeking prompts to spark their creative ideas
Requirements
- Access to Internet
- Computer / Laptop / Mobile Device
- Paper & Pencil
What Is Included?
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Immediate unlimited access to course materials
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30-day money-back guarantee
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Bonus Materials
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English Closed Captions
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Suitable for mobile or desktop
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No badge is available for this class
Course Syllabus
Chapter 1- Rely On Your Own Story
- Creating Characters Free
- Developing Personality Of The Character
- How To Make Characters Feel Authentic
- Character Development Q&A
- Start With The Shadow Cast By A Character
- Demo: Start With Shadow Cast
- Shadow Shapes
- Demo: Facial Expression & Body Anatomy
- Demo: Character Costume & Props
- Demo: Add Details to Sketch
- Demo: Add Color to Sketch
- Demo: Finalize Image with Color
- Illustrating Characters Q&A
- Illustrating Characters Keynote
- Bonus Materials
Sample lesson