Module Descriptors
GEOMETRY AND DYNAMIC CHARACTER DESIGN
GAME40084
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Michael Woods
Email: M.J.Woods@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Students will learn the fundamentals of geometry and dynamic character design which includes

1. Bipedal kinetic interpretation
2. Proportionality
3. Parametric functionality in form
4. Find contrast alignment within form and surface.
5. Development of tiered shell structures
6. Meaningful character ID
Module Additional Assessment Details
Hand drawn character design portfolio detailing a series of annotated sketches covering all aspects of an original character.

Assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Module Learning Strategies
3 hours interactive lecture.
1(40)3
The lecture / lab will consist of 10 to 15 minutes of teaching and demonstration by the lecturer followed by 10-15 minutes of reflective work by students and this is repeated over the 3hour slot.
Module Resources
Drawing, colouring and sketching equipment (full list outlined in the first lesson)
Module Texts
Okum, David. (2004). Manga Madness. Northlight Books, USA, ISBN-10: 1581805349
Tsukamoto, Hiroyoshi. (2006). Manga Matrix: Create Unique Characters Using the Japanese Matrix System, Collins Design, ISBN-10: 0060893419
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None