Advanced Skill Certificate in Character Design

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Character Design: Elevate your skills! This Advanced Skill Certificate program is for aspiring and professional illustrators, animators, and game developers. Master advanced techniques in anatomy, storytelling through character design, and digital painting.

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Learn to create compelling characters with unique personalities and visual styles. Develop a professional portfolio showcasing your improved concept art and character sheets. Boost your career prospects in the creative industries. Enroll today and transform your character design skills. Explore the program details now!

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• Anatomy for Character Design
• Digital Painting Techniques
• Character Development & Storytelling
• Concept Art & Worldbuilding
• Creature Design
• Style Development & Personal Branding
• Portfolio Development & Presentation
• 3D Modeling for Character Design (optional)
• Industry Standards & Workflow
• Character Rigging & Animation (optional)

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Career Role (Character Design) Description
Senior Character Designer Lead on character design projects, mentoring junior staff, extensive experience in 3D modelling and sculpting, adept at visual storytelling. High demand in AAA game studios and animation.
Freelance Concept Artist (Character Focus) Independent contract work, creating diverse character concepts for various clients (games, film, comics). Requires strong portfolio and business acumen. Growing freelance market.
Junior 2D Character Animator Entry-level position focusing on animation techniques for 2D character animation. Requires proficient skills in animation software and strong foundational understanding of character design principles.
3D Character Modeller (Games Industry) Creates realistic or stylized 3D character models for video games, collaborating closely with animators and texture artists. Requires proficiency in 3D modelling software (e.g., Maya, Blender). Strong growth potential.

Entry requirements

  • Basic understanding of the subject matter
  • Proficiency in English language
  • Computer and internet access
  • Basic computer skills
  • Dedication to complete the course

No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.

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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:

  • Not accredited by a recognized body
  • Not regulated by an authorized institution
  • Complementary to formal qualifications

You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.

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ADVANCED SKILL CERTIFICATE IN CHARACTER DESIGN
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London School of Planning and Management
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