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You have the opportunity to complete a training course to become a game designer in 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time and then specialize in character design. Depending on which institution you attend, there can always be differences in terms of the structure and focus of the training. The profession of character designer can be learned in different ways.   How to Become a Character Designer The prerequisite for applying for such an apprenticeship is usually a secondary school diploma and a minimum age of 16 years – some schools require a minimum age of 18 years. There is also the option of completing a degree course after the apprenticeship. This qualifies you for larger tasks and more extensive projects. Popular bachelor’s degree courses include game design, media design and communication design. Some universities require a completed vocational training, good prior knowledge and often an aptitude test Become a Character Designer: How do I apply for the training? You apply directly to the relevant school, as is the case with most school-based training courses. However, some schools have exceptions, such as an aptitude test that you must take beforehand. After submitting your application documents, you will be invited to an interview in which your professional suitability for the training will be decided. Work samples are a particular advantage for your application. Given the fact that most schools require an insight into your professional skills, it is an advantage to submit varied work samples. Examples include your own game ideas, web designs, comics or self-edited and animated videos. In addition, practical experience, e.g. through an internship or your own small projects, is of course also viewed positively. What qualities do you need to become a character designer? Ultimately, the job of a character designer involves not only individual ideas for different projects, but also their active implementation and versatile elaboration. You need the following qualities: – At least intermediate school leaving certificate for an apprenticeship or general university entrance qualification for university studies – Technical understanding – Inventiveness – Ability to implement ideas – Ability to work in a team – Organizational skills and discipline – Interest in media and online applications – Resilience – Creativity – Artistic talent What specialization is available after training as a character designer? After successfully completing your training as a game designer, there are several areas in which you can specialize. The possible specialist areas include: – Character artist – Texture artist – Visual effects artist – Web graphic designer – Level designer – Concept artist – Technical artist – Modeller – 2D or 3D artist – 3D generalist – Animator – Character designer What do I work on as a character designer? Idea Gathering and Preparation No matter how great the final product of a character designer’s weeks of work is, every project always starts with an idea. The first idea for a character design can come in the form of a client brief or a personal project. The implementation of this idea usually

But what exactly is 3D sculpting? What skills do you need to master it? Where is 3D sculpting used and what possibilities does it offer? In this blog post, we will address these questions and provide an insight into the world of 3D sculpting

In recent years, digital art has become increasingly important. Digital artists in particular have discovered digital drawing for themselves, as it offers numerous advantages over analogue drawing. But how do you actually start with digital drawing if you have only drawn analogue up to now?