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

2 hours interactive lecture
1(40)2
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 2 hour slot.

Loomis, Andrew. (2011). Figure Drawing for all it's Worth, Titan Books Ltd, ISBN-13: 978-0857680983
Itten, Johannes. (1970). The Elements of Colour, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN-13: 978-0471289296
Peck, Stephen Rogers. (1982). Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist, OUP USA, ISBN-13: 978-0195030952
Goldfinger, Eliot. (1992). Human Anatomy for the Artists the Elements of Form, OUP USA, ISBN-13: 978-0195052060
Tsukamoto, Hiroyoshi. (2006). Manga Matrix: Create Unique Characters Using the Japanese Matrix System, Collins Design, ISBN-10: 0060893419

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Drawing, colouring and sketching equipment (full list outlined in the first lesson)

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.