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How to draw a character
A character design course for kids 6 to 13. Your kid invents someone nobody has seen, from a name and a wish to a full character sheet drawn on paper. Four short films, about 3 minutes, then 45–60 minutes of drawing.
How to draw a character is part of Kubrio Learn: short courses that inspire kids to make things. Learn more
Watch all 4 lessons in the appWhat your kid makes
Your kid ends with a character sheet on paper: a name, a wish, a front and side view, and three faces. That character can then star in a movie, a game, or a comic.
- Ages
- 6 to 13
- Time
- 4 films, about 3 minutes, then 45–60 minutes of making
- You need
- Paper, pencil, crayons or markers (optional)
- Host
- Krea
The 4 lessons
Lesson 1. Start with a wish
A name and one big wish make a character feel alive.
- Give your character a name
- Write the one thing they want most
- Write one thing they're scared of
Where: Paper
Lesson 2. Shape first
Round, square, and pointy shapes tell people who your character is.
- Pick one main shape
- Draw the body with that shape
- Ask someone: does it look friendly, strong, or tricky?
Where: Paper
In the app
Lesson 3. One thing nobody forgets
Add one detail that makes your character easy to remember.
- Pick one detail, like a hat or a tail
- Make it big
- Use the same color for it every time
Where: Paper
In the app
Lesson 4. The character sheet
Draw your character from the front, from the side, and with three faces. Then they can star in a movie, a game, or a comic.
- Write the name and the wish at the top
- Draw the front and the side
- Draw happy, scared, and mad faces
Where: Paper
In the app
Lesson 1 transcript: Start with a wish
Today you invent someone nobody has ever seen!
Not a cat. Not a dragon from a book. Someone brand new, from your own head.
Every great character starts with a wish. What do they want more than anything?
Meet Pom. First, give your character a name. Short names are easy to remember.
Now the wish. Pom wants to touch the moon!
Then one thing they're scared of. Pom is scared of being up high. Uh-oh!
A name, a wish, and a fear. Now your character feels alive!
Your turn. Give your character a name. Write what they want most. Write one thing they're scared of. Then press Next.
Free guides to practise with
Questions parents ask
My kid says, "I'm bad at drawing." Will this work?
Yes. The course starts with simple shapes and a wish, not with drawing skill. A circle with a hat and a clear want is a real character.
What age is this character course for?
It's made for kids 6 to 13. Younger kids draw one view and two faces. Older kids fill in the full sheet and add details.
Does my kid need the app to do this course?
Your kid watches the four films in the app. The drawing is all on paper, with a pencil.