Video Game Character Design
Learn the secrets behind video game character design and how to create and develop your own video game character with this online course from Abertay University.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone interested in game design and development. This includes those who are considering studying it at university or entering the games industry to become a developer or designer.
It will be particularly suitable for those interested in the field of character design.
What topics will you cover?
Narrative theory for video game characters
Gameplay design for video game characters
Visual design principles
Anatomical knowledge and physical cues
Professional insights
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Develop an appreciation of how studying human nature can inform how we design characters that audiences will recognise and understand.
Assess how fundamental visual, narrative, and game design principles can inform the development of characters.
Develop skills in analysing and prototyping character design concepts.
