Kevin Chen's course at Concept Design Academy (CDA) is widely regarded as a foundational "must-take" class for concept artists and character designers. It is highly technical, focusing on breaking down complex human forms into simple 3D structures and shapes. Key Highlights from Student Reviews
: Understanding how these 3D volumes rotate and overlap in perspective, rather than just copying a 2D outline. Structural Rhythms analytical figure drawing kevin chen %5BBETTER%5D
The defining characteristic of Chen’s method is the use of a to simplify the complex human body into primary geometric volumes. Kevin Chen's course at Concept Design Academy (CDA)
: The course emphasizes building a simplified mannequin using 3D primitives like cylinders and boxes. Weeks 4–7 The curriculum systematically builds the figure
: Head construction from all angles, focusing on the skull as a foundation. Weeks 4–7
The curriculum systematically builds the figure from the head down: Weeks 1–2: Introduction to the specific mannequin system. Deep dive into head construction across all views. Weeks 4–7: