IMA 325 - Fantasy and Creature Character Design

An in-depth study of the various methods and approaches to creating and rendering original character designs in 2D and 3D formats. Drawing will be a major component of this course, whether in a cartoon style or a more realistic form. Anatomical and physiological proportions, principles of design and composition, rendering techniques, the basics of caricature, fundamental design and color theory principles, along with related subject matter will be covered.

Prerequisites: IMA 215 - Drawing and Imaging 2; (3cr)