choose one of three basic shapes to define your character: circle one :<\/h4>\n\n- rectangle<\/li>\n
- circle<\/li>\n
- triangle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Pair your chosen shape with one of three basic objects circle one :<\/h4>\n\n- Animal<\/li>\n
- Mineral<\/li>\n
- Plant<\/li>\n
- Vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
List 5-10 key words for each of the following design concepts.<\/h4>\n
Your key words should be adjectives, not nouns. Include key words that are in opposition to your main theme.<\/p>\n
\n- emotion<\/li>\n
- color<\/li>\n
- shape<\/li>\n
- texture<\/li>\n
- line<\/li>\n
- speed<\/li>\n
- size<\/li>\n
- opposing concept<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/m.pebblerd.com\/illustrator\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/keywords.jpg\")
<\/b><\/p>\nWrite a high concept for your character:<\/h4>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
Bijou is a one-of-a-kind,
\ncatlike creature whose lines,
\nshapes and colors immediately evoke a feeling of extreme,
\nerratic, sharp tension.<\/p>\n
Bijou is moody, petite,
\nunpredictable and always alone. Bijou likes to hide and
\ncreep up on others.<\/p>\n
Mind-Map<\/h4>\n
Place your concept in the center box. For each of the categories below, list 3-5 nouns that reflect the character concept\u2019s emotions. Some of these nouns will become visual metaphors for your character.<\/p>\n
\n- flora<\/li>\n
- fauna<\/li>\n
- historic reference<\/li>\n
- people<\/li>\n
- concept<\/li>\n
- places<\/li>\n
- cultures<\/li>\n
- archiecture<\/li>\n
- clothing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/m.pebblerd.com\/illustrator\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mindmap.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Combine 5 adjectives from your key words with 5 nouns from your mind map.<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0![\"\"](\"http:\/\/m.pebblerd.com\/illustrator\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/metaphorWords-300x214.jpg\")
<\/b><\/p>\nsketch :<\/h2>\n
sketch 10-15 images<\/b><\/p>\n
For each of these combinations, sketch 2-3 images. If you\u2019re not sure how to draw something, google images for a reference. These are quick sketches and can be small.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/m.pebblerd.com\/illustrator\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cat_visualmetaphors-231x300.jpg\")
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/m.pebblerd.com\/illustrator\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cat_visualmetaphorsB-211x300.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
sketch 5-6 characters<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Combine some of the 15 images,\u00a0 <\/span>your shape, and your basic object to create possible characters.<\/li>\n
- Start with some research : Do you need a reference image? should you consider bone structure? At what angle to you want to draw your character? Straight on? Profile? Back?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/m.pebblerd.com\/illustrator\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/catA-229x300.jpg\")
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/m.pebblerd.com\/illustrator\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/catb-230x300.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
sketch a more detailed c<\/b>haracter<\/b><\/p>\n
Pick your favorite and refine it. This is just a start\u2013we will continue to refine your character throughout the unit.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/m.pebblerd.com\/illustrator\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cat_finalA-229x300.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/m.pebblerd.com\/illustrator\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/catfinalB-150x150.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/m.pebblerd.com\/illustrator\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/catfinalC-150x150.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
illustrator :<\/h2>\n
Draw your character in illustrator. This is just the beginning of your character development. We will add face, color, depth and details later.<\/p>\n
\n- create a new file in illustrator<\/li>\n
- scan your final sketch and use as a template as you did for the contour<\/a> exercise<\/li>\n
- create layers to separate elements of your drawing, for example, background, texture and details.<\/li>\n
- save your file as character.pdf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
download a demo file<\/a>.<\/p>\nAssignment 1 :<\/h2>\n
Turn in a file named conceptualizeYourName.pdf of your worksheet with the following :<\/p>\n
\n- chosen shape<\/li>\n
- chosen object<\/li>\n
- key words<\/li>\n
- high concept<\/li>\n
- mind map<\/li>\n
- combined adjectives and nouns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Pair your chosen shape with one of three basic objects circle one :<\/h4>\n\n- Animal<\/li>\n
- Mineral<\/li>\n
- Plant<\/li>\n
- Vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
List 5-10 key words for each of the following design concepts.<\/h4>\n
Your key words should be adjectives, not nouns. Include key words that are in opposition to your main theme.<\/p>\n
\n- emotion<\/li>\n
- color<\/li>\n
- shape<\/li>\n
- texture<\/li>\n
- line<\/li>\n
- speed<\/li>\n
- size<\/li>\n
- opposing concept<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/b><\/p>\nWrite a high concept for your character:<\/h4>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
Bijou is a one-of-a-kind,
\ncatlike creature whose lines,
\nshapes and colors immediately evoke a feeling of extreme,
\nerratic, sharp tension.<\/p>\n
Bijou is moody, petite,
\nunpredictable and always alone. Bijou likes to hide and
\ncreep up on others.<\/p>\n
Mind-Map<\/h4>\n
Place your concept in the center box. For each of the categories below, list 3-5 nouns that reflect the character concept\u2019s emotions. Some of these nouns will become visual metaphors for your character.<\/p>\n
\n- flora<\/li>\n
- fauna<\/li>\n
- historic reference<\/li>\n
- people<\/li>\n
- concept<\/li>\n
- places<\/li>\n
- cultures<\/li>\n
- archiecture<\/li>\n
- clothing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Combine 5 adjectives from your key words with 5 nouns from your mind map.<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\nsketch :<\/h2>\n
sketch 10-15 images<\/b><\/p>\n
For each of these combinations, sketch 2-3 images. If you\u2019re not sure how to draw something, google images for a reference. These are quick sketches and can be small.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
sketch 5-6 characters<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Combine some of the 15 images,\u00a0 <\/span>your shape, and your basic object to create possible characters.<\/li>\n
- Start with some research : Do you need a reference image? should you consider bone structure? At what angle to you want to draw your character? Straight on? Profile? Back?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
sketch a more detailed c<\/b>haracter<\/b><\/p>\n
Pick your favorite and refine it. This is just a start\u2013we will continue to refine your character throughout the unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
illustrator :<\/h2>\n
Draw your character in illustrator. This is just the beginning of your character development. We will add face, color, depth and details later.<\/p>\n
\n- create a new file in illustrator<\/li>\n
- scan your final sketch and use as a template as you did for the contour<\/a> exercise<\/li>\n
- create layers to separate elements of your drawing, for example, background, texture and details.<\/li>\n
- save your file as character.pdf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
download a demo file<\/a>.<\/p>\nAssignment 1 :<\/h2>\n
Turn in a file named conceptualizeYourName.pdf of your worksheet with the following :<\/p>\n
\n- chosen shape<\/li>\n
- chosen object<\/li>\n
- key words<\/li>\n
- high concept<\/li>\n
- mind map<\/li>\n
- combined adjectives and nouns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
List 5-10 key words for each of the following design concepts.<\/h4>\n
Your key words should be adjectives, not nouns. Include key words that are in opposition to your main theme.<\/p>\n
- \n
- emotion<\/li>\n
- color<\/li>\n
- shape<\/li>\n
- texture<\/li>\n
- line<\/li>\n
- speed<\/li>\n
- size<\/li>\n
- opposing concept<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/b><\/p>\n
Write a high concept for your character:<\/h4>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
Bijou is a one-of-a-kind,
\ncatlike creature whose lines,
\nshapes and colors immediately evoke a feeling of extreme,
\nerratic, sharp tension.<\/p>\nBijou is moody, petite,
\nunpredictable and always alone. Bijou likes to hide and
\ncreep up on others.<\/p>\nMind-Map<\/h4>\n
Place your concept in the center box. For each of the categories below, list 3-5 nouns that reflect the character concept\u2019s emotions. Some of these nouns will become visual metaphors for your character.<\/p>\n
- \n
- flora<\/li>\n
- fauna<\/li>\n
- historic reference<\/li>\n
- people<\/li>\n
- concept<\/li>\n
- places<\/li>\n
- cultures<\/li>\n
- archiecture<\/li>\n
- clothing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
Combine 5 adjectives from your key words with 5 nouns from your mind map.<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0
<\/b><\/p>\nsketch :<\/h2>\n
sketch 10-15 images<\/b><\/p>\n
For each of these combinations, sketch 2-3 images. If you\u2019re not sure how to draw something, google images for a reference. These are quick sketches and can be small.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nsketch 5-6 characters<\/b><\/p>\n
- \n
- Combine some of the 15 images,\u00a0 <\/span>your shape, and your basic object to create possible characters.<\/li>\n
- Start with some research : Do you need a reference image? should you consider bone structure? At what angle to you want to draw your character? Straight on? Profile? Back?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\nsketch a more detailed c<\/b>haracter<\/b><\/p>\n
Pick your favorite and refine it. This is just a start\u2013we will continue to refine your character throughout the unit.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\nillustrator :<\/h2>\n
Draw your character in illustrator. This is just the beginning of your character development. We will add face, color, depth and details later.<\/p>\n
- \n
- create a new file in illustrator<\/li>\n
- scan your final sketch and use as a template as you did for the contour<\/a> exercise<\/li>\n
- create layers to separate elements of your drawing, for example, background, texture and details.<\/li>\n
- save your file as character.pdf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
download a demo file<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Assignment 1 :<\/h2>\n
Turn in a file named conceptualizeYourName.pdf of your worksheet with the following :<\/p>\n
- \n
- chosen shape<\/li>\n
- chosen object<\/li>\n
- key words<\/li>\n
- high concept<\/li>\n
- mind map<\/li>\n
- combined adjectives and nouns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Start with some research : Do you need a reference image? should you consider bone structure? At what angle to you want to draw your character? Straight on? Profile? Back?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Combine some of the 15 images,\u00a0 <\/span>your shape, and your basic object to create possible characters.<\/li>\n