What to expect
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Session 1 – Introduction to Character Design
Participants are introduced to the fundamentals of 2D character design, exploring how shape, silhouette, proportion and visual style can communicate personality and character traits.
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Session 2 – Faces, Expressions and Personality
The focus shifts to facial features, emotions and expression. Participants experiment with different eyes, mouths, poses and expressions to begin developing the personality of their own character.
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Session 3 – Body Shapes, Poses and Movement
Participants explore body proportions, gesture and pose, learning how posture and movement can make a character feel more dynamic, believable and expressive.
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Session 4 – Clothing, Colour and Visual Identity
Participants develop the look of their character through clothing, accessories, colour choices and distinctive visual details, helping to create a clear and recognisable identity.
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Session 5 – Final Character Development
In the final session, participants bring all the elements together to create a completed 2D character design, refining their concept and presenting their finished character along with a short description of its personality and story.
Disclaimer
The Organiser reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend, substitute, or modify the subject matter, content, or structure of any workshop session. While every effort will be made to maintain the advertised programme, circumstances may require changes to ensure the quality and relevance of the workshop.
In the event of a significant change to the overall schedule or a full cancellation of the workshop, participants will be notified as soon as reasonably possible.
About
My name is Greta Holland
Greta is a Maltese artist, specializing in 2D art and animation. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Game Art and Visual Design from the MCAST institute of Creative Arts. She has been heavily involved in the online art community, understanding the importance of building an online brand and a community as part of establishing yourself as an artist. She has taken part in local conventions, exhibitions and collaborative projects.
