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THE SECRETS OF

CHARACTER DESIGN
FOR ANIMATION

CHARACTER DESIGN WITH
WOUTER TULP
NOVEMBER 15 - 17, 2019

WORKSHOP

THE TEACHER

WOUTER TULP

Illustrator, character designer at Sony Pictures Animation

Wouter Tulp is a freelance character designer. Since 2001 he has been working professionally as an illustrator.

He is known for his versatility, and besides illustration over a hundred children’s books, his caricatures and editorial illustrations have been published in national newspapers and magazines...

This course focuses on character design, we will talk about the general process of designing characters for feature animation, how to bring life to your designs, and how to tell a story through your characters. Students will learn the secrets of character design trough demos, lectures and practical exercises in class!

PROGRAM

DAY 1: Technique

  • Construction

  • Shapes

  • Gesture

  • Weight and movement

DAY 2: Concept development

  • Generating ideas

  • The process of association

  • Using reference

  • developing ideas for 2 characters

DAY 3: Putting it together

  • Outfit and look

  • Facial expressions

  • Final pose designs for 2 characters

COST AND SCHEDULE

Cost: € 399,00 VAT included. For more info on discounts and promotions visit the FAQ page

Time Schedule:


Friday 14:30-19:30
Saturday and Sunday 10:00–13:00 14:30–19:30

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Course language: English

Availability: 20 people

Required tools: notebook with graphic tablet, photoshop

General requirements: N/A

Notes: An interpreting service will be available for a minimum of 5 requests.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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HOW TO ENROLL

Courses can be booked:


The booking is not binding and it turns into a real enrollment only after paying the enrollment fee. In case of payment through bank transfer, students have to send the TRN code via email to 
info@idea-academy.it

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