Character Design & Animation Fundamentals Workshop
Bring digital characters to life through our specialized 8-week immersive workshop in the heart of Egypt. Master the art of creating compelling characters with personality, emotion, and fluid movement that captivate audiences across games, films, and digital media.
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Master Character Design Fundamentals
Our comprehensive 8-week workshop takes you through the complete character creation pipeline, from initial concept to final animation. Led by industry veterans with experience at leading Egyptian and international studios, you'll develop practical skills that meet current industry standards while building an impressive portfolio of character work.
The first module focuses on character design fundamentals, where you'll learn to create compelling characters with distinct personalities, backstories, and visual appeal. You'll explore anatomy, proportion, stylization, and character archetypes while developing your own unique design language. Our instructors will guide you through industry-standard techniques for creating model sheets, expression studies, and pose libraries essential for consistent character development.
- ✓ Character concept development and visual storytelling
- ✓ Anatomy and proportion for stylized and realistic characters
- ✓ Digital sculpting techniques in ZBrush
- ✓ Model sheet creation and expression studies
3D Modeling & Character Rigging Excellence
3D Character Modeling
Transform 2D concepts into detailed 3D models using industry-standard software including Maya, ZBrush, and Blender. You'll master topology optimization techniques essential for animation, learning how to create clean, deformation-friendly meshes that perform well in production environments. Our hands-on approach ensures you develop practical skills in:
- Base mesh creation and topology planning
- High-resolution sculpting techniques
- Retopology for animation-ready models
- UV unwrapping and texture mapping fundamentals
Character Rigging & Setup
Discover the technical artistry behind character rigging—the critical bridge between modeling and animation. You'll learn to create versatile skeletal systems and control rigs that give animators the tools they need to create believable performances. Our curriculum covers:
- Joint placement and skeletal hierarchy creation
- Weight painting for smooth deformations
- Control system development and constraints
- Facial rigging systems for expressive characters
- Advanced deformation techniques for muscles and skin
"This workshop transformed my understanding of character creation. The instructors bring real production experience and teach techniques that actually work in professional pipelines. I've gone from basic models to creating fully-rigged characters ready for animation."
Nour Ibrahim
Junior Character Artist at Ubisoft Egypt
Animation Principles & Performance
The final module of our workshop focuses on bringing your characters to life through animation. You'll master the 12 principles of animation established by Disney's master animators and learn how to apply them in a 3D environment. Through practical exercises, you'll develop an eye for weight, timing, anticipation, and follow-through—essential skills for creating believable movement.
Our animation curriculum emphasizes performance and storytelling. You'll learn to analyze reference footage, plan your animations, and create compelling character performances that convey emotion and personality. From basic locomotion cycles to complex acting sequences, you'll develop a diverse animation skill set applicable across games, film, and interactive media.
Animation Module Highlights:
- Animation Fundamentals: Master the 12 principles of animation in a 3D context
- Character Performance: Create emotionally resonant character performances
- Locomotion & Mechanics: Develop walk cycles, runs, and mechanical movements
- Acting & Expression: Animate facial expressions and body language
- Animation Pipeline: Learn professional workflow from planning to final polish
Workshop Details & Enrollment
Duration & Schedule
8 weeks intensive training
24 hours per week (3 days)
Next cohort starts: September 15, 2023
Software & Requirements
Maya, ZBrush, Blender
Dedicated graphics workstation
Basic 3D modeling experience recommended
Certification & Portfolio
Industry-recognized certification
Professional portfolio review
Showreel development assistance
Investment
12,500 EGP
Payment plans available
Early bird discount: 15% off until August 15
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