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CHARACTER DESIGN

Online Art Program

Character Design

Design your own original characters who are unique and memorable in this specialty art course. Learn world-building and realistic colouring techniques with Josh Chan.

Choose your program:


🌞  Summer Intensive


🔓  Monthly Memberships



A sneak peek into our Character Design classes with Josh Chan

Online Art Class Details

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🔎 Virtual Class Details

🗓️ Character Design 1 | Jul 7 - 11, 2025

If you love drawing original characters, this is the program for you! Learn the creative process behind designing unique and memorable personas with exploration exercises and fan art mashups to discover character art! Lesson recordings and assignments for each week will be released on the dates below:


  • Jul 07 - Introduction & Mashup

  • Jul 08 - Facial Expressions

  • Jul 09 - Character Poses

  • Jul 10 - Outfits & Colors

  • Jul 11 - Final Character


🗓️ Character Design 2 | Jul 14 - 18, 2025

Explore advanced concepts for character design, such world building, character rotations, shading and realistic colouring techniques. You will develop your own character rotation sheet with individual feedback and guidance throughout the process! Lesson recordings and assignments for each week will be released on the dates below:


  • Jul 14 - Introduction & Anatomy Basics

  • Jul 15 - Animal Mashup & Character Rotations

  • Jul 16 - World Building & Exploration

  • Jul 17 - Main Characters & Sidekicks

  • Jul 18 - Character Cover Art


Note: Although they are recommended to be taken together, you may choose to attend Character Design 1 or Character Design 2 separately.


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🤓 What to Expect in Class

Each lesson will cover fundamental figure drawing techniques and concepts to ensure students develop a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy and structure. In this 1-2 week program, you will get:


✍️ 1 assignment a day for 5 days per week. Expect to dedicate 3-4 hours to complete the lesson and assignments.


📥 If you cannot make the live session, you may register or change your booking to the Recorded Learning Option (RLO), and submit artwork and questions for feedback and advice from the instructor.


💬 Personal feedback, notes and drawovers on your submitted artwork via Google Classroom.

📚 Curriculum / Learning Goals

This summer program is suitable for those looking to explore the art of character design in depth, and ideal for art portfolio preparation! Enjoy live learning throughout the week with personal critique on submitted artwork.

✍ Art Materials

  • Pencil (HB)/ Pencil Set

  • Pencil Sharpener

  • Eraser

  • Ruler

  • Sketchbook / Drawing Paper

  • Coloured Pencils

  • Markers

  • Black Ball Point Pen/ Fineliner


Note: Students may also draw digitally


Equipment for Virtual Art Classes: 

For the best online experience, we recommend using a webcam and mic so our teacher may provide instant feedback. Students without a webcam/mic may use text chat, and get individual feedback online through Google Classrooms.

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4 - 12 students

Teens & Adults

Summer Intensive

Virtual Class Pricing 

Live classes occur weekly and camps occur daily. Online video course pricing varies (see course page)Class recordings are sent for all absences. All Program Pricing
 

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Base Rate
Full Term
10 Lesson Flex Pack
5 Lesson Flex Pack
$92 / week (lesson, feedback)
$385 / 6 week intensive (save 20%)
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*Prices listed in USD and applicable taxes are included. Program subject to change/cancellation.

Base Rate
Full Term Rate
5 Lesson Pack
10 Lesson Pack
$92 / week (lesson, feedback)
$385 / 6 week intensive (save 20%)
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Get class recordings to learn on your own time and upload artwork for feedback. Learn more
NEW Recorded Learning Option SAVE 25%
Class Details
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WEEKDAYS 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET (LIVE/ RLO)
WEEKDAYS 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET (LIVE/ RLO)

Class Schedule (Eastern Time)

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WEEKDAYS 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET (LIVE/ RLO)
WEEKDAYS 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET (LIVE/ RLO)

See the program schedule for all lessons at a glance.

See the program schedule 

for all lessons at a glance.

Have more questions? See our FAQ Section.

100% Success Guarantee 

We're confident that our students will see great improvement if they consistently try their best in class. If you find our learning experience is not a good fit, we'll issue you a refund.

Character Design - Class Photos

Character rotation drawings
Get inspired and design original characters like this fox humanoid
Fox humanoid character design
Understand anatomy for accurate character rotation drawings

🎁 Trial Art Classes for New Students

First time here? New students get two virtual classes for the price of one!

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