The Character Design for Games and Film course will be taught by industry veteran, Ji Hye Lee. With over eight years of experience in the entertainment design industry, Ji Hye has built a wealth of knowledge and expertise in character design. As a senior illustrator at Marvel Studios, she is well-versed in creating visually compelling characters that resonate with audiences. In this course, students will learn how to create compelling characters from start to finish, by going through the process of collecting reference and nailing down a solid, interesting idea for each character. They will learn how to research and use reference effectively to develop well-thought-out characters. They will also learn how to efficiently use the various tools necessary in achieving a high level of detail and narrative storytelling in their character designs. By the end of the class, students will have the skills and knowledge needed to take a character design to a final professional quality state and be ready to work in the entertainment industry.