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Creature Design
Learn creature design through traditional and digital methods.
Overview
Topics Covered
Creature ideation and development from research to final design
Anatomy, form, and storytelling for believable appeal
Biology-informed design methods and illustration techniques
Build a complete creature design through critique and iteration
…and more
Course Format & Structure
10-week in-person course with weekly 3-hour sessions
Instructor-led demonstrations and structured, project-based learning
Collaborative studio environment with peer critique
Average class size of 12
Access to dedicated lab/studio space and campus learning resources
Software/Technique
Traditional drawing blended with digital media
Recommended Experience
Character Design
Animal Drawing
Course Level
Advanced
Tuition
$819
+$25 enrollment fee (Pay-in-Full Option)
Or 3 monthly payments of
$298
+$25 enrollment fee
Total cost:
$919
(includes $75 payment plan fee)
Payments are due monthly.
Enrollment fee is due with first payment installment.
Spring Term 2026
Jared Krichevsky
Freelance Senior Concept Artist
Day:
Sun
Time:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Date:
Apr 12, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Location:
LAB7
Individual courses are not vocational in nature, do not lead to a certificate/diploma, and are outside of institutional accreditation.
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