Kawaii Character Creation in 3D with Blender
A course by Yasmin Islas Domínguez

Kawaii is a magical, color-filled style that, despite having originated in Japan, has slowly been adapted to different contexts and places. Discover the keys to Kawaii and bring your characters to life alongside animator Yasmina Islas, better known on social media as Yasmini, who specializes in 3D modeling and character design.

In this course, Yasmini teaches you the modeling process for a Kawaii character in Blender, no matter your level. She guides you through everything step-by-step, from the concept phase to the rendering of your final piece.

What is this course's project?

Create a 3D model of a kawaii character using Blender.

Who is this online course for?

Students, graphic designers, artists, and illustrators interested in creating signature characters in 3D.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience using Blender is required to take this course.

For materials, you need a pencil and paper (or your preferred method for sketching), a computer with access to Blender and your favorite illustration program, a three-button mouse, and a graphics tablet and compatible pen.

Course summary
  • Session Start 15/11/2024
  • Location Online
  • Duration 3h 23m

U1: Introduction

  • Presentation
  • Influences

U2: Character design

  • What is kawaii?
  • References and mood board
  • Sketch and thumbnails
  • Model sheet

U3: From 2D to three-dimensional character

  • Interface and navigation
  • Vertices, edges and faces
  • Modifiers 1
  • Modifiers 2
  • Basic materials
  • Textures
  • Lighting and cameras
  • To learn more: How to connect your HDRI

U4: Export formats

  • Composition nodes
  • Export Image Sequence
  • Video of your character for social networks

Final project

  • Kawaii Character Creation in 3D with Blender

Regular Price

AED360

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  • 17 lessons (3h 23m)
  • 24 additional resources (10 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Audio: Spanish, English
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
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