At the end of this course, the students; 1) Explains the basic principles and concepts on which character design is based. 2) Knows professional terms and presentation standards in character design. 3) Uses the knowledge of form, composition, line and value learned in the basic design course in a character design. 4) Designs characters according to the content.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
The aim of this course is to create digital characters to be used in mass communication, especially in the digital media environment, and to experience the use of these characters in their projects as the main element of communication. Traditional and digital environments are used to learn the basic principles and concepts on which character design is based, and to give the character a visual identity.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Information about the course is given. Successful character design examples are examined. How observations can be transferred to character design is discussed.
2nd Week
The principles of using basic shapes and colors in a character design are explained. Students design a character from abstract shapes and lines.
3rd Week
Basic design principles are shown in character design. The importance of shapes in personality creation is discussed. Students design a character from office supplies.
4th Week
Personality, character analysis, general scenario, film style and how to reflect these to the design are discussed. Students bring a drawing of the people around them and a small description of the character.
5th Week
Character designs are discussed through body language, pose, composition, visual association and other design elements. The importance of drafts and character development are discussed.
6th Week
Students bring the character design they have prepared based on the drawings and descriptions. Points to be considered in the design of people and animals of different ages, genders and characters are shown. Students bring a sketch of a family of 4 and pets.
7th Week
MIDTERM EXAM. The character designed from office materials is finalized.
8th Week
Detailed emphasis is placed on facial expressions and emphasis on personality. The design of family of 4 and game animals is developed.
9th Week
The points to be considered in animal design are examined in detail.
10th Week
Professional character presentation techniques and the preparation of a character design pack are demonstrated.
11th Week
Character design for different media is explained (Book, real-time movie and animation). Character design package is being worked on.
12th Week
Periodic features, costumes and film style are discussed. It shows how research can be done on these issues.
13th Week
Project designs are delivered.
14th Week
Final.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
PRESTON, B., Cartoon Animation, Walter Foster Publishing, 1994, ISBN: 978-1560100843 BANCROFT, T., Creating Characters with personality, 2006, ISBN: 978-0823023493 RICHARD, W., Animators Survival Kit, 20012, ISBN: 978-0865478978 Haitao Su, Alive Character Design: For Games, Animation and Film: For Games, Animation & Film, Paul Wells, Drawing for Animation.
