Module Descriptors
CHARACTER CONCEPT DESIGN 1 I
FVFX40524
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 112
Total Learning Hours: 160
Assessment
- Coursework weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Character concept designs are essential when working within animation systems. This module will explore the use of a design, anatomy structures and movement as the basis for creating a character design
Module Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
1. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF WORKFLOW REQUIRED PRODUCING AN INNOVATIVE CHARACTER CONCEPT DESIGN.
MQF 1
2. REFLECT AND ANALYSE THE SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF PRACTICAL PRODUCTIONS.
MQF1,5
3. SHOW APPLICATION OF TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL DESIGN SKILLS IN THE PRODUCTION OF AN ONLINE PORTFOLIO OF ANATOMICAL AND INNOVATIVE DESIGN WORK.
MQF 1,2,6,7
MQF Learning Outcome Area
MQF1 - Innovation, Knowledge and critical thinking skills MQF2 - Practical skills
MQF3 - Social skills & responsibilities
MQF4 - Values, attitudes, professionalism and ethics MQF5 - Communications, leadership and team skills MQF6 - Problem solving & scientific skills
MQF7 - Research, Information management and lifelong learning skills
MQF8 - Managerial & entrepreneurial skills
1. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF WORKFLOW REQUIRED PRODUCING AN INNOVATIVE CHARACTER CONCEPT DESIGN.
MQF 1
2. REFLECT AND ANALYSE THE SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF PRACTICAL PRODUCTIONS.
MQF1,5
3. SHOW APPLICATION OF TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL DESIGN SKILLS IN THE PRODUCTION OF AN ONLINE PORTFOLIO OF ANATOMICAL AND INNOVATIVE DESIGN WORK.
MQF 1,2,6,7
MQF Learning Outcome Area
MQF1 - Innovation, Knowledge and critical thinking skills MQF2 - Practical skills
MQF3 - Social skills & responsibilities
MQF4 - Values, attitudes, professionalism and ethics MQF5 - Communications, leadership and team skills MQF6 - Problem solving & scientific skills
MQF7 - Research, Information management and lifelong learning skills
MQF8 - Managerial & entrepreneurial skills
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assessment Methods and Types Coursework weighted at 100% comprising:
Online log Book (100%) equivalent to 1500 words showing reflection, analysis, research and analogue and digital productions assessing learning outcome 1, 2 and 3
Online log Book (100%) equivalent to 1500 words showing reflection, analysis, research and analogue and digital productions assessing learning outcome 1, 2 and 3
Module Learning Strategies
The objectives of this module is to:
1. Contribute to the achievement of the Learning Outcomes specified for the student’s award at Level 4.
2. Provide an introduction to the study of character concept design.
3. Meet the prerequisite requirements of modules at Levels 4 and 5 of study.
4. Introduce and begin to develop student skills in relation to character concept design.
5. Introduce and begin to develop lifelong learning skills of independent learning and study in relation to character concept design.
6. Enable students to develop their ability to:
• Solve problems
• Communicate
• Use ICT
• Work in teams
The module comprises lectures and tutorials and involves individual character concept design within the assignment.
1. Contribute to the achievement of the Learning Outcomes specified for the student’s award at Level 4.
2. Provide an introduction to the study of character concept design.
3. Meet the prerequisite requirements of modules at Levels 4 and 5 of study.
4. Introduce and begin to develop student skills in relation to character concept design.
5. Introduce and begin to develop lifelong learning skills of independent learning and study in relation to character concept design.
6. Enable students to develop their ability to:
• Solve problems
• Communicate
• Use ICT
• Work in teams
The module comprises lectures and tutorials and involves individual character concept design within the assignment.
Module Texts
Module Texts
Archambault, M (2007) A Layered Approach to Figure Drawing. 2 DVD's
Eliot Goldfinger (2004), Animal Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form , Oxford University Press, ISBN: 978-0195142143
George B. Bridgman (1920) Constructive Anatomy, Dover Publications 1920, ISBN:0- 486-21104-5
Available free at http://www.e-booksdirectory.com/details.php-ebook=4138
Isbister, K (2006) Game Characters by Design (A psychological approach), Morgan Kaufmann 2006, ISBN: 978-1-55860-921-1
Mattesi, M (2006) Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators, iUniverse, ISBN 0-595-76929-2 Hillman, S, K (2003) Interactive Functional Anatomy DVD
Cher Threinen-Pendarvis (2004), The Photoshop and Painter Artist Tablet Book: Creative Techniques in Digital Painting, Peachpit Press, ISBN-13: 978-0321168917 Gottfried Bammes (2004), The Artist's Guide to Animal Anatomy, Dover Publications, ISBN:0-486-43640-3
Bryan Tillman (2011), Creative Character Design, Focal Press,
ISBN-13: 978-0240814957
Eliot Goldfinger (2004), Animal Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form , Oxford University Press, ISBN: 978-0195142143
George B. Bridgman (1920) Constructive Anatomy, Dover Publications 1920, ISBN:0- 486-21104-5
Available free at http://www.e-booksdirectory.com/details.php-ebook=4138
Isbister, K (2006) Game Characters by Design (A psychological approach), Morgan Kaufmann 2006, ISBN: 978-1-55860-921-1
Mattesi, M (2006) Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators, iUniverse, ISBN 0-595-76929-2 Hillman, S, K (2003) Interactive Functional Anatomy DVD
Cher Threinen-Pendarvis (2004), The Photoshop and Painter Artist Tablet Book: Creative Techniques in Digital Painting, Peachpit Press, ISBN-13: 978-0321168917 Gottfried Bammes (2004), The Artist's Guide to Animal Anatomy, Dover Publications, ISBN:0-486-43640-3
Bryan Tillman (2011), Creative Character Design, Focal Press,
ISBN-13: 978-0240814957