1-on-1 Character Design Coaching: Advanced Original Characters

The tutor teaches how working designers think: silhouette, shape language, color and story. Each week the learner brings sketches and gets a critique with paint-overs. They explore many options before choosing one, then build a full sheet with turnaround, expressions and color palette.

How classes work

Each 55-minute session is one learner with one teacher. There is no fixed lesson plan or set number of sessions: families book as many as they want, and the teacher sets the pace and focus around the learner's goals and gives feedback as they work.

What we can work on

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  Character Brief – Write who the character is and what they want.

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  Silhouettes – Thumbnail twenty shapes and pick three.

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  Shape Language – Use circles, squares and triangles for personality.

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  Costume and Props – Design details that tell the story.

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  Color Exploration – Test palettes and choose one.

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  Expressions – Draw a sheet of emotions.

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  Turnaround – Draw front, side and back views.

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  Final Character Sheet – Assemble and present.

Ages 12-17. Learners should already draw figures and faces confidently, on paper or digitally.