Cartoon Characters and Their Universe: Create Another World
A course by Butch Hartman , Cartoon Artist
Build your own cartoon narrative filled with endearing characters using a combination of analogue and digital tools
Build your own cartoon narrative filled with endearing characters using a combination of analogue and digital tools
A strong character lineup can make or break a show’s popularity. Cartoon artist Butch Hartman seeks to create a wholesome yet fun entertainment experience through simple and appealing character design. He has worked with studios like Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon and has been nominated for several Emmy Awards for his work on iconic shows like The Fairly OddParents.
In this course, Butch guides you through how to design simple and professional-looking animated characters. Discover how to illustrate a colorful cast filled with personality using a combination of both analogue and digital tools. Are you ready to create your own cartoon world, filled with endearing characters?
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 22 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (75)
- 2,409 students
- 17 lessons (4h 59m)
- 22 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Create a professional-looking character lineup for an animated show.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in elevating their character design skills and in learning how to create a cast for an animated show.
Requirements and materials
Knowledge of drawing, writing, and storytelling is required.
Butch uses an iPad and the Procreate app to create his characters but you can use a drawing tablet and program of your choice. You will also need sketching materials like a notebook and pencils.
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A course by Butch Hartman
Butch Hartman is an award-winning cartoon artist from the United States. He has been a fan of cartoons, movies, and comic books since he was a child and grew up creating stories and shooting his own movies. He later went on to study at the art school founded by Walt Disney, California Institute of Arts. After graduating, he began his career in the television animation industry, working on the 1986 version of My Little Pony.
Since then, Butch has gone on to work for studios like Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network on iconic cartoons including, Tom and Jerry Kids, Droopy Master Detective, Dexter’s Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, and more. His work has received multiple Emmy Awards and he himself has been nominated for several. Butch also created his own children’s app, The Noog Network, and has written and produced live action films, including one for his famous animated show, The Fairly OddParents. He has also grown an impressive social media following with over 800,000 subscribers on YouTube and 1.7 million followers on TikTok, and he hosts his own podcast, Speech Bubble.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Creating A Cartoon World
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The Cartoon World
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The Concept
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Equipment and Inspiration
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U3
Character Creation
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First Sketches
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Lead Characters 1
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Lead Characters 2
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Supporting Characters 1
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Supporting Characters 2
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Putting the Characters Together: The Lineup
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U4
Finalizing Your Cartoon World
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Coloring Our Character 1
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Coloring Our Character 2
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Conceiving a Character Scenario
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Finalizing the Scenario 1
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Finalizing the Scenario 2
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Introduction to the Show Bible
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FP
Final project
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Cartoon character design for beginners
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Meet expert teachers
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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digital_nerd
I grew up watching most of the cartoons he created, such as Fairly Odd Parents and Danny Phantom. So I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in character design for cartoons.
lovetodraw_1
Great teacher, awesome tips, a fabulous course.
raoni83
O que me chamou mais atenção e fez com que eu gosta-se mais do curso foi a Bible Show, não tinha ideia do que era, Thanks
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csfcarlitos
Lo recomiendo. Está muy chulo
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seitz.m
Really great course for those who are wanting to create their own cartoon world. Butch keeps it interesting and fun throughout. He's extremely knowledgeable and shares his experience enthusiastically.