Character concept designLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know how to write a character description document outlining the physical and personality characteristics of a script’s cast members.
You know how to use basic forms to create defined silhouettes for the ensembled cast and environmental locations.
You have a clear understanding of basic human body types and distinctive ethnic features.
You are able to create character turnaround sheets, expression sheets and production drawings for 3D modellers.

Content

How to design a character's individual strengths and weaknesses, as well as their traits and skills?
How to create character sheets and game environment plans?
How to set up a graphics tablet?
How to sketch thumbnails by exploring composition and camera placement in environment design?
How to use silhouetting techniques to develop physical character differentiation within a cast and to express aspects of personality?
How to create an expression sheet of facial reactions?
How to paint using the grisaille technique?

Evaluation

Students can:
– use professional vocabulary to describe the processes and documentation used in character design systematically.
– use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.