The three main topics we'll focus on throughout the course are shape, volume and gesture, which are the main techniques we'll use to bring our characters to life, but we will also cover topics like how shapes can affect the dynamics of a design, fundamentals of perspective, understanding 3D space on a 2D surface, and basic body construction. Shape, volume and gesture are analyzed in separate exercises, so we'll spend ample time on each topic individually to ensure we develop a clear understanding of how these principles work. Along the way, we'll start combining them to bring simple objects and, ultimately, our characters to life!