MADE Classroom: Character Design

In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of character design, specifically how it relates to making iconic video game characters.

Age Range: Around 8 to 13 years old

Description: This class is a 1.5 hour lesson that teaches students the process of creating character designs and how previous artists made design choices within the technical limitations of their game technologies.

Students will learn

• Historical graphical limitations

• What to think about when designing characters

• Big, Medium, Small: How to balance visual elements