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Learn character design principles for creating compelling characters in animation, games, and comics. Understand anatomy, personality development, and visual storytelling.

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    EDUCBA

    3DS Max Character Modeling: Build & Refine

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Typography and Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Logo Design: From Concept to Client-Approved Work

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Presentations, Typography, Graphic Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, System Configuration, Brainstorming, Intellectual Property, Graphic and Visual Design, Strategic Thinking, Legal Risk, Adobe Photoshop

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Storytelling, Branding, Product Design, Design Strategies, Social Media, Design, Marketing Design, Case Studies, Design Thinking, Brand Awareness, Adobe Illustrator, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Brand Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    3DS Max Character Outfit Design: Build, Refine & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Surface Pattern Design: Principles, Drawing and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Journals, Design Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Design Strategies, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Create a Stylized Character with Nomad Sculpt

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Creativity, Color Theory

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    California Institute of the Arts

    Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Digital Design, Logo Design, Design Software, Creative Design, Photo Editing, Color Theory, Photography, Adobe InDesign, Image Quality, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Branding, Art History, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Interior & Character Lighting

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Post-Production, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Photography, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    3DS Max Texturing: Apply, Create & Refine

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Autodesk, Color Matching

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Unity GUI: Design, Animate & Script Menus

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design Game HUD, Menus & States

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, User Flows, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular character design courses

  • 3DS Max Character Modeling: Build & Refine: EDUCBA
  • Typography and Layout: Adobe
  • Logo Design: From Concept to Client-Approved Work: Skillshare
  • Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand: Skillshare
  • 3DS Max Character Outfit Design: Build, Refine & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Surface Pattern Design: Principles, Drawing and Collections: Skillshare
  • Create a Stylized Character with Nomad Sculpt: Skillshare
  • Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Interior & Character Lighting: Skillshare
  • 3DS Max Texturing: Apply, Create & Refine: EDUCBA

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