COURSE OUTLINE

1. Module 1: Introduction

   6 lessons

   1. Materials
   2. Inspiration and Artist’s Block
   3. Reference
   4. Art Exercises
   5. Foundation and Anatomy
   6. Drawing From Nature

2. Module 2: Character Personality & Story

   5 lessons

   1. Personality and Facial Expressions
   2. Abilities and Traits
   3. Likes and Dislikes
   4. Style, Genre and Visual Dichotomy
   5. Story Telling Through Design

3. Module 3: Sketching and Anatomy

   5 lessons

   1. Quick Full Body Anatomy
   2. Gesture Drawings
   3. Sketching Your Character's Silhouette
   4. Style vs. Substance- Balancing Realism and Expression
   5. Rough Character Sketch

4. Module 4: Color Theory and Design

   5 lessons

   1. Understanding the Color Wheel
   2. Choosing a Cohesive Palette
   3. Texture and Movement Through Color
   4. Color for Lighting and Mood
   5. Laying Out and Testing Your Colors

5. Module 5: Materials and Mediums

   5 lessons

   1. Exploring Traditional Mediums
   2. Understanding Basic Color Mediums (Acrylic vs. Alcohol Markers)
   3. Black and Grey Mediums
   4. When to Use (and not to use) color
   5. 3 Coloring and Shading Demonstrations

6. Module 6: Inking and Linework

   5 lessons

   1. Do You Need Outlines?
   2. Inking Styles (Detailed vs. Minimal outlines)
   3. Understanding Marker/Ink Pen Tips
   4. Tools For Outlining
   5. 3 Inking Demonstrations

7. Module 7: Finishing Touches

   4 lessons

   1. Balancing Composition and Focus
   2. Adding Details and Extra Touches
   3. Highlights/reflections and Error Corrections
   4. Creating Simple or Detailed backgrounds

8. Module 8: Final Illustration and Presentation

   4 lessons

   1. Last Looks and Completion
   2. Photographing and Scanning your Artwork
   3. Protecting and Storing your Artwork
   4. Conclusion and Reflection

9. Module 9: Bonus Material

   4 lessons

   1. In Depth Inking Discussion and Demonstration
   2. Inking Practice Pencils 1
   3. Inking Practice Pencils 2
   4. Inking Practice Pencils 3