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be listed from most recent post. Class 3: Character Design
Storytelling is comprised of three main elements: a setting, a
plot and some characters. In this lesson we will go over a
working methodology for creating compelling and original
characters for your own stories or for a collaborative project.
Creating characters is a great treat, and often the favourite
exercise of writers everywhere. There are many ways to examine,
develop and refine characters, but designing them is a
completely different subject. Before one goes down the path of
character design, we must first understand the foundation of the
practice: design. Design is about developing a working method to
suit a function or need, as each instance of your design method
will be different. For example, you may be a character designer,
but designing a character for a comic or a video game or a novel
are three very different insta