Objective:

• I can produce a character “model sheet” representing how my character looks from the front, back and side.

Video Link:

• None.

Topics Discussed:

• For a complete list of Topics Discussed, please see the previous lessons.

Assignment:

• Now that you’ve brainstormed your character and determined his/her/its key character traits, you will finalize the visual design of the character.
• Add a Landscape Illustrator artboard to your existing document where you answered the character questions on Wednesday.
• Using your character analysis answers and your rough sketches as a guide, begin drawing your character in Illustrator.
• Begin by drawing a front view of your character. Use simple shapes to draw the character’s arms, legs, body, head and any other elements of the character’s design (ears, tail, clothing, etc.).
• Draw the character with arms and legs spread out (this will aid you when we begin applying animations to this character at a later date.
• Continue by drawing the character from the side, using simple shapes to create a side view.
• Finish by drawing the character from behind, with arms and legs similarly spread out as in the front view.
• Place the full text of your character’s descriptive paragraph on the same page. Remember your principles of C.R.A.P. as you do this, and make it look neat and professional.
• Your finished model sheet with the front character view and descriptive paragraph are due at the end of class next Friday. (04/29/22)

Assigned: April 22nd, 2022
Due Date: April 29th, 2022