Learn the Fundamentals

Discover what makes a character iconic and how to design for the game industry.

Hands-On Projects

Engage in practical projects to create marketable characters, creatures, and costumes.

Industry Standards

Understand the importance of designing for an IP/franchise and meet industry standards.

About the Course

Intro to Character Design is an 8-module, live online course focused on teaching core principles behind creating compelling characters for games. Students learn how to design characters, creatures, and weapons with intention — grounded in IP, gameplay readability, and marketability — rather than isolated illustrations. Through live demos, guided assignments, and in-depth critiques, the course emphasizes professional workflows, iteration, and visual decision-making used in real studios. By the end of the course, students gain a deeper understanding of how to develop cohesive character ecosystems and present ideas clearly in alignment with industry expectations.

Meet Your Instructor - JAX Jocson

Jax Jocson is an Art Director and Concept Artist with over 15 years of experience in visual design and storytelling across games, film, television, VR/AR, and original IP development. Clients include Apple, Disney, Mattel, Fortnite, Wizards of the Coast, Amazon Games, Super Evil Megacorp, Hi-Rez Studios, MachineZone, SyFy Channel, Digital Domain, Adobe, Kabam, Psyop, and Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment.

Course Curriculum

8 Chapters · 8 Lessons

  1. 1

    Week 1: Foundations of Character Design

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      IP

  2. 2

    Week 2: Character Exploration

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      Critique

  3. 3

    Week 3: Creature Design For Games

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      Anatomy Basics

  4. 4

    Week 4: Weapon and Prop Design

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      Critique

  5. 5

    Week 5: Final Presentation and Portfolio

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      Functional Weapons

  6. 6

    Week 6: Weapon Finalization

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      Critque

  7. 7

    Week 7: Final Polish and Presentation Prep

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      Polish

  8. 8

    Week 8: Final Critique and Portfolio Review

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      Presentation & Feedback

Ready to Dive In?

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