Project 1: The Character Design Sheet

Design or Re-design an original character using the following elements typically included in a model sheet, or character design sheet:

(A close-up head turnaround with at least 2 poses: front, side)

Lines can help you match up where certain features are placed on the character, ie. shoulders, the bottom of the nose, eyes, or the top of the head.

(Expression chart with at least 2 different expressions)

(A full-body turnaround with at least three poses: front, side, and back)

(At least one drawing of a pose or action that you would find them in)

(At least one drawing of an accessory, object, pet, etc.)

(At least one of your full-body drawings in color + Color Palette)

Alright–phew! Don't panic–

We will walk through this project together in class over the next 1-2 weeks.

So–like our first challenge...

Let's start with coming up with a character!

(Lists are good to start with!)

Choose your character
Complete initial sketches for face and body designs
- Think about the shape of your character,
- what do you want to emphasize in your design,
- how many colors you need,
- and how your design can reinforce their personality, motivations, and story arc.

(We're going to share them in groups on Tuesday)

Your completed project must include:

Any medium!