Illustration and Character Design

Overview
This online course introduces the fundamentals of digital illustration and character design over 3 months and 48 hours of training. It is built for anyone who wants to start developing original characters and illustrations digitally, moving from foundational drawing skills toward a personal body of work.
Because the course runs entirely online, you can train from anywhere while working through core illustration and character design skills at a steady pace.
What You Will Learn
- Fundamentals of drawing and digital illustration
- Core principles of character design
- Digital coloring and rendering techniques
- How to compose an illustration with a clear visual story
- How to build a small portfolio of original character work
Course Curriculum
| Module | What you cover |
|---|---|
| Drawing and Illustration Fundamentals | Foundational drawing skills for digital illustration |
| Character Design Principles | Core concepts for designing original characters |
| Digital Coloring and Rendering | Applying color and rendering techniques digitally |
| Illustration Composition | Composing illustrations with a clear visual story |
| Building a Character Portfolio | Assembling a small portfolio of original character work |
Target audiences
- Aspiring illustrators
- Anyone interested in character design
- Hobbyists wanting to build digital art skills
Requirements
- No prior drawing or design experience needed