Description

Costumes and clothing define a character’s personality, background, and the world they inhabit. This course is designed to give you the skills to design iconic, functional, and visually appealing outfits that fit seamlessly into your anime’s narrative. Starting with fundamentals like fabric behavior, folds, and texture, you’ll learn to create outfits that move naturally and add depth to your characters. You’ll also explore fashion history, cultural influences, and futuristic concepts to build a versatile wardrobe that suits different genres—from fantasy knights to urban school uniforms. Detailed lessons on color coordination, pattern use, and accessory design will help you enhance your characters’ individuality. With plenty of practical projects and critiques, you’ll build a portfolio of outfit designs ready for animation, manga, or games.

You'll learn how to:

• Analyze character roles to design fitting, meaningful costumes
• Illustrate realistic fabric folds and movement in anime style
• Mix cultural and historical references to create original outfits
• Use colors and patterns to enhance character personality
• Add accessories and details that complete and elevate designs