Degree in Animation and VFX

Become a professional in 3D computer generated imagery, including special effects and 3D artwork. The Degree in Animation at La Salle Campus Barcelona is the first official undergraduate degree program in Catalonia.

Character design

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Description
Fundamentals of character design
Type Subject
Tercer - Obligatoria
Semester
Second
Course
2
Credits
3.00

Titular Professors

Edgar Sánchez Hidalgo
Previous Knowledge
Objectives

The objectives of this course are to study the development of one character creation project and subsequent application in a real video game.

Contents

1.- Mood Board
2.- Silhouettes and color test
3.- Rendering and response / Character I - Line
4.- Rendering and response / Character I - Color
5.- Rendering and change / Character II - Line
6.- Rendering and response / Character II - Color
7.- Feedback
8.- Illustration "Splash Art"
9.- "Splash Art" color tests
10.- Rendering "Splash Art"
11.- Render "Splash Art« 2
12.- Feedback
13.- Comments 2
14.- Oral presentation / Feedback 3

Methodology

The course combines the following methods:
• Practical lectures followed by students' active participation and feedback works.
• Working exercises at home.
• Feedback of key projects.

Evaluation

- Delivery of Exercises: 85%
- Continuous evaluation: 15%

Evaluation Criteria
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