DESN2211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Vanishing Point, Personal Identity
28 May 2018
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DESN 2211 VISUAL NARRATIVE
Semester 1 2018
STUDIO NOTES: 3
o Book discussion: Where the Wild Things Are
▪ Story beings and ends in the same place
▪ There is a repetition of the word “terrible”
▪ The illustrations vary size – small to big
▪ Film like techniques are used
o Great characters make great stories!
o 6 core considerations of character design:
▪ Archetype
• Traits people identify with
▪ Story
• Where the characters come from
• Characters are always in service to the story
▪ Originality
• Absolute originality is almost impossible
• Put a twist!
▪ Shapes
• Sharp shapes give off a more sinister vibe while rounder
shapes give a friendly vibe
• Shape, color, tone, lines contribute to characters’ meaning
▪ Research
• Observing from real life ensures what is portrayed is visually
accurate
▪ Aesthetic
• The look, style, and feel
• Chosen color, medium, and texture contribute to this
• How the character appeals to audiences
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