Available in 2024
Course code

DESN1331

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

In this course students will learn the process of designing characters through conceptualisation and iteration. Using imaginative and observational skills students will create a visual narrative around their created character. Students will also produce visual outcomes that visually communicate the character design.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Replacing course(s)

This course replaces the following course(s): DESN1111. Students who have successfully completed DESN1111 are not eligible to enrol in DESN1331.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to render believable characters through a variety of mark making media, styles and techniques

2. Purposefully explore a variety of compositional formats of their character including perspective, foreground, midground, background

3. Create believable characters in a narrative setting

4. Evaluate own work and the work of others through peer assessment and critique

5. Establish drawing practice, process and development


Content

Topics will include:

  1. Representation of characters through the different modalities of line, tone and light source
  2. Holistic and sequential compositional considerations
  3. Translation of observational portraiture into imaginary character creations
  4. How media and aesthetic affect meaning and communication
  5. Analysis of exemplars and precedents from professional practice, history and cultural perspectives

Requisite

This course replaces DESN1111. if you have successfully completed DESN1111, you cannot enrol in this course.


Assessment items

Journal: Character sketch book/ visual journal

Portfolio: Character Concept Design Portfolio

Portfolio: Character Design Application Portfolio


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline