Join Our Character Design Mentorship with Aron Elekes – Elevate Your Art Skills!
Unlock your potential in character design with our exclusive Character Design Mentorship, led by Aron Elekes, a seasoned industry professional known for his outstanding contributions to popular projects like League of Legends and Legends of Runaterra at Riot Games, Spellslingers at Wizards of the Coast, Injustice 2 for Nether Realm Studios or Mortal Kombat X-XL for Warner Bros Studios among many others.
This program is tailored for intermediate to advanced artists who are passionate about improving their character design abilities. Throughout this mentorship, Aron Elekes will offer invaluable insights, personalized feedback, and expert guidance to help you master the art of functional design, storytelling, composition, and rendering in character design. With his extensive experience in the game development and film industry, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of character design and learn the techniques needed to create compelling and immersive characters.
Whether you’re an aspiring artist eager to break into the industry or a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, this mentorship provides a transformative opportunity for artistic growth.
Enroll today and start your journey towards becoming a top-tier character designer under the mentorship of Aron Elekes.
We are currently working on the installment payment terms for the courses. As soon as the details become clear, we will inform you.
In this module, you’ll acquire essential skills to design immersive worlds that engage and captivate audiences. By the end of the course, you'll have the expertise to bring characters to life and construct convincing, compelling contextual environment.
Task Overview: Start from scratch and design your world by defining crucial elements such as its history, culture, geography, and inhabitants.
Theme Development: Understand the importance of establishing a cohesive theme that sets the tone and atmosphere for your world. Learn techniques to evoke emotions and create a sense of wonder through effective visual storytelling.
Game Design Integration: Explore how to align your world with gameplay mechanics, ensuring a seamless integration that enhances the overall player experience.
Narrative Pillars:
Master the art of designing impactful storytelling for your character design. Develop compelling personalities with strong visual cues that resonate with your audience.
1. Task Overview
2. Theme
3. Game Design
4. Narrative Pillars
Enhance Your Creative Collaboration and Brainstorming Skills with Aron Elekes.
Participate in dynamic brainstorming sessions and collaborative exercises under the expert guidance of Aron Elekes.
This module is designed to equip you with the confidence to excel in brainstorming, contributing to the growth and success of any creative team.
Collaborate Effectively: Discover proven techniques for effective communication, active listening, and leveraging the unique strengths of your team members. Learn in a supportive environment that fosters trust, openness, and constructive feedback.
Mindset Development: Break through self-imposed limitations by developing strategies to cultivate a growth mindset. Learn to view challenges as opportunities for improvement and take your creative problem-solving skills to the next level.
1. Collaborate Effectively
2. Mindset
Refine Your Workflow and Composition Skills for Artistic Success.
Gain clear insights into a professional workflow and enhance your composition skills to create art that resonates with your audience. This module will train you to maintain efficiency throughout your artistic process.
Structured Workflow: Learn how to establish a structured workflow by organizing your ideas, setting clear objectives, and focusing on key elements in your work.
Artistic Analysis: Inspire your artistic growth by stepping out of your comfort zone and experimenting with effective techniques that push your creative boundaries.
1. Structure
2. Exploration
Boost Your Research Skills for Character Design with Aron Elekes.
In this module, you'll enhance your research skills for character design by learning key tactics from Aron Elekes.
Discover strategies for effective information gathering, impactful mood board creation, diverse reference material collection, and prioritization techniques that will elevate your designs.
Keywords Identification: Learn to identify descriptive keywords that are unique to your character design, helping your creations stand out and captivate audiences.
Mood Board Creation: Master the art of creating a mood board that encapsulates your character concept, providing a strong visual direction for your design process.
Reference Material Collection: Enrich your designs with diverse and compelling imagery that sets you apart in the competitive world of character design.
Prioritization Techniques: Sharpen your focus by streamlining your design process into three key pillars, allowing you to make informed decisions throughout your creative journey.
Whether your goal is to join top studios or leave your mark in concept art, this module will equip you with essential research techniques to create refined and impactful character designs.
1. Keywords
2. Moodboard
3. Reference Materials
4. Prioritize
Master Character Design Fundamentals with Aron Elekes and Unleash Your Creative Potential.
In this module, Aron Elekes will guide you through the essential fundamentals of character design, helping you refine your craft and unlock your creative potential.
Anatomy Mastery:
Explore the form, structure, and rhythm of the human body. Learn to incorporate abstract shapes into captivating body silhouettes that enhance your character design.
Dynamic Posing:
Move beyond basic poses and learn to express character personality through dynamic, engaging poses. Enhance readability, align with your character’s design, and effectively communicate key aspects of their story.
Style Development:
Understand the importance of style in character design and how to infuse your creations with a unique artistic voice. Ensure a seamless transition from initial concepts to player-facing materials.
1. Anatomy
2. Pose
3. Style
Master Visual Development and Character Design with Explorative Shape Language and Functional Engineering.
This module is designed to help you excel in visual development by embracing explorative shape language and engineering functionality in character design.
Shape Language: Learn to construct recurring visual elements and foundational shapes that build character identity and ensure visual cohesion across your designs.
Functionality: Adapt your character designs for various end products, from illustrations to 3D models, and optimize them for specific target platforms.
Character Concept Design: Iterate on selective visual elements, refining your character concepts without being restricted to a single idea, allowing for greater creative flexibility.
Narrative Alignment: Achieve harmony between your character designs and the game’s narrative, with a strong emphasis on exceptional visual storytelling that enhances the overall experience.
1. Shape Language
2. Functionality
3. Character Concept Design
4. Narrative Alignment
Master Rendering Techniques and Industry Skills with Aron Elekes.
Join Aron Elekes in this module to refine your rendering techniques, create impactful callout sheets, develop comprehensive style guides, and gain valuable career insights.
Rendering Techniques: Learn to convey materials and textures with clarity in your designs, enhancing their visual impact and overall appeal.
Callout Sheets: Build detailed callout sheets that effectively organize and present key design elements, ensuring seamless project progression.
Style Guide Development: Discover the importance of style guides in maintaining visual consistency. Learn to compile and establish essential elements that capture the essence of your character designs.
Career Insights: Receive expert advice on portfolio building, navigating industry dynamics, understanding current trends, exploring potential career paths, and mastering interview strategies to stay ahead in the competitive landscape.
1. Rendering
2. Callout Sheet
3. Style Guide
4. Career Advice
Understanding Needs:
Learn to ask the right questions to grasp the client’s vision and project goals.
Communication Skills:
Tips for clear, professional dialogue and managing feedback.
Setting Expectations:
How to define deliverables, timelines, and handle scope changes.
Revisions:
Efficiently manage revisions and resolve conflicts.
Pricing & Contracts:
Setting competitive rates, structuring payments, and invoicing.
Freelancing vs. Studio Work:
Pros and cons, and managing multiple clients.
Portfolio Structure:
Present best work upfront, highlight versatility, and tailor to industries.
Curation:
Focus on quality, showcase a mix of styles or niche work, and include personal projects.
Case Studies:
Explain your creative process, include sketches, and detail design decisions.
Presentation:
Optimize for different platforms (ArtStation, Behance) and maintain high-quality visuals.
Regular Updates:
Keep your portfolio fresh with new work and improvements.
Platform Choice:
Select platforms based on your target audience (ArtStation, Instagram, etc.).
Content Planning:
Post consistently with a mix of professional and personal projects.
Audience Building:
Engage followers, use hashtags, and network with industry pros.
Handling Criticism:
Respond professionally to comments and feedback.
Personal Branding:
Develop a consistent visual identity and professional narrative.
Collaborations & Promotion:
Work with others and market your services through social media.
