Sep 13, 2026  
2026-27 Catalog 
    
2026-27 Catalog
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ACD 102 - Digital Drawing and Character Design

5 Credits
Introduction of fundamental techniques used in professional drawing and character design. This course will instruct students on the creation of images to communicate ideas with an emphasis on evolutionary development. Various materials and techniques are explored, and unique approaches to problem solving are encouraged.

FeesAcademic Technology Fee

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Animation and Character Design students, Graphic Design students, Fine Art students, anyone interested in learning Digital Drawing and Character Design
Active Date 20260416T10:51:45

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline
 

  • Basic Drawing Techniques 
  • Problem solving and character design
  • Concept building
  • Evolutionary design development  
  • Drawing presentation design
     


Student Learning Outcomes
Develop design solutions to successfully communicate creative and diverse ideas through drawing and character design.

Apply knowledge of drawing techniques through a series of assignments.

Demonstrate their understanding of the design process through a series of diagrams, sketches and written documentation.

Generate professional portfolio quality drawings.



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