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01. Orientation- Meet your instructor and understand the class structure, objectives, and learning outcomes

02. Importance of Warming Up- Understand why warming up matters and how it helps you draw with more purpose and consistency

03. Warm-Ups and Gestural Drawing- Practice identifying gesture and simple shapes to build a stronger drawing foundation

04. Drawing with Energy- Learn how to bring more energy into your linework and avoid stiff drawings through guided exercises

05. Using Gesture to Conceptualize Ideas- Apply gesture and shape to start building character ideas through thumbnailing

06. Why References Are Important- Understand why references matter and how to find strong visual sources

07. Reference vs Imagination- Learn how to use references effectively without relying on them too heavily

08. Creating a Reference Library- Build and organize your own reference library to support your ideas

09. Applying References- Apply your references to develop more intentional and informed character concepts

10. Importance of Drawing Good Faces- Understand why faces are important and what to focus on when drawing them

11. Looking at and Understanding the Skull- Study the basic structure of the skull and key differences between male and female forms

12. Landmarks of the Face- Learn the key facial landmarks, what to avoid, and how they appear across different angles such as front, side, and 3/4

13. Faces in Perspective- Practice drawing faces from multiple angles using key perspective principles

14. Applying These Variations to Our Concepts- Apply these techniques to develop stronger and more consistent character faces

15. Definition of Stylization- Understand stylization and how it allows you to explore your creativity

16. Shape Design- Explore different ways to construct and shape the face

17. SIlhouette and Design- Learn how to draw stylized facial features and how posing and silhouette can strengthen your drawings

18. Differences between male vs. female drawings- Understand the key differences when drawing male and female features

19. Application into Our concepts- Apply these ideas to develop and refine your characters

20. Advantages of Strong Shadow Shapes- Understand how bold shadow shapes can improve clarity and strengthen your designs

21. Using Shadow to Look at Lighting Setups- Take an in-depth look at different lighting setups and how they affect your work

22. Thumbnailing Tips for Using Shadows- Use thumbnails to experiment with lighting ideas and variations

23. Application into Creating the Lighting Setup- Apply lighting techniques to enhance your character concepts

24. Benefits of Adding Texture- Understand how adding texture can improve depth and visual interest

25. Application of Texture- Explore different ways to add texture to your drawings

26. Using Custom Brushes- Use custom brushes to support your process and enhance your workflow

27. Application into Our Final Concept- Apply texture techniques to your final character illustrations

28. Color Theory Simplified- Understand the basics of color and how to approach it in your work

29. Exercises to Practice Color- Apply simplified color palettes to explore combinations and variation

30. How to Blend Colors- Learn different methods for blending color effectively

31. Application into Our Final Concept- Apply color techniques to enhance your character designs

32. Adding Additional Lighting- Use rim light to add depth and focus to your characters

33. Adding Noise or Simple Backgrounds- Add noise effects or simple backgrounds to complete your work

34. My Journey- Reflect on the instructor’s journey and the importance of discipline and consistency

35. Final Thoughts- Gain practical advice for continuing your growth as an artist