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13/04/2020

Free Courses for Designers and Creatives – Four

We know how challenging the current situation is, and how difficult it can be to stay at home for extended periods—sometimes it feels like you’ve run out of things to do or places to look for inspiration.

That’s why we’re sharing a selection of free courses curated by Domestika, designed to help you unleash your creativity and expand your creative skills and knowledge.

Don’t hesitate—check out this handpicked selection of three creative courses, completely free of charge.

These courses are 100% free and fully open—no tricks, no fine print.

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Introduction to Cartoon Character Design

Our first recommendation is the Introduction to Cartoon Character Design course, led by Ed Vill—illustrator and graphic designer. This is your chance to enjoy and make the most of this course, entirely for free.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn the core principles for creating unique and quirky characters in the limitless world of cartoon design. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into a fun and creative journey.

The course runs for 3 hours and 56 minutes, divided into 21 lessons. As your course project, you’ll draw your own unique and extravagant character from head to toe, complete with its own personality and style.

Watch the promo video to get a feel for what the course offers.

Free Course: Introduction to Cartoon Character Design


Follow the link to access this free course

Free Course: Introduction to Cartoon Character Design

Rotoscoping: Draw Frame-by-Frame Animation

Our second free pick is by Gonzalo Corder—illustrator, animator, and motiongrapher—who will guide you through the art of rotoscoping. Rotoscoping is an animation technique where you trace over video footage frame by frame, allowing you to bring greater realism, movement, expression, shadows, and light to your drawings.

In this course, you’ll learn how to illustrate over real images using Photoshop, Art Rage, and After Effects.

The course lasts 8 hours and 5 minutes, with 50 lessons. You’ll complete two projects: a personal project based on a video clip of your choice, and a collaborative rotoscoping project with your classmates over time.

Watch the promo video to get an overview of the course content.

Free Course: Rotoscoping—Draw Frame-by-Frame Animation


Follow the link to access this free course

Free Course: Rotoscoping—Draw Frame-by-Frame Animation

Artistic Lettering: Tips for Styling Your Letters

Finally, make your time at home more enjoyable with the Artistic Lettering course, where you’ll learn to draw illustrated letters, numbers, symbols, and monograms.

Guided by Joluvian—graphic designer, calligrapher, typographer, and illustrator—you’ll discover the secrets to mastering the fascinating world of artistic lettering.

This course will teach you the workflow and techniques to understand and develop any lettering style, adding your own personal and artistic touch based on your handwriting. Don’t miss this chance to explore such a visually striking and creative field.

Across 20 lessons and 4 hours and 24 minutes, you’ll work on a real, personal project where you’ll create four different letterings. From there, you’ll be able to design and create as many letters and words as you like.

Watch the promo video to get a sense of what’s included in the course.

Free Course: Artistic Lettering—Tips for Styling Your Letters


Follow the link to access this free course

Free Course: Artistic Lettering—Tips for Styling Your Letters

Stay tuned for more #stayathome content from Domestika—there’s sure to be a free course that catches your eye.

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