Clarke Steinback Ph.D. Concept Design and Storyboarding APCG 117 Spring 2006 Character Development

2006 Spring ->Concept Design and Storyboarding ->Character Development Development Steps    Task    Character Development Assignment 2:     Title Character Development Due Date Monday 13 February 2006 by 6:00 PM Points 10 Preparation Read DDSF chapter 2. Venue External Connection Teams of two Turn-in Method Email - send email to ranger@ecst.csuchico.edu Format Word document file Subject Line APCG 117 Character Development your name File Name Character_ followed by team members' last names. Use underscores instead of spaces. Example StoryGen_Tumminello_Sheridan Notes Make sure your team member names are in the file. Development Steps Top of Page Theme   Character Identification   1. Admirable   2. Similar Opinions/Desires   3. Flaws - Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Psychological, Personality   4. Superhero Qualities and vulnerabilities   5. Visual Appeal   6. Early Introduction   7. Sympathy   8. Place in Jeopardy   9. Familiar Setting/Situations   10. Learn suprising things as audience does   11. Empowered   12. Underdog   13. Sense of Humor   14. Helps Others   15. Loves Cute/Cuddly   16. Artistic   17. On a Mission/Calling History   1. Name   2. Physical Description   3. Life Experiences - defining, themetic   4. Free-Time Activities   5. Dialogue   6. Social Status   7. Heartache   8. Prized Possession   9. Secret Dreams   10. What is Missing in Life   11. Important Relationships Traits   1. Best Trait   2. Worst Trait   3. 3 Other Traits Task Top of Page Homework Assignment For two of your story ideas complete the following write-ups - you will be using these stories and characters to use for your pitch (Assignment 3): Character Development   Flesh out your character by finishing/revisiting the previous tasks as well as reviewing the suggestions in chapter 2 such as Fears, Flaws, Traits, Themes, Decision Making, Backstory, etc. Character Reaction   List three (3) ways your character could react to events in the story. Create specific reaction scenes for these events. Visual Themes   Write out three (3) visual ideas on how to develop the theme of your story using some of the techniques on page 75-75. Symbols and Metaphors for Character Traits   List three (3) ideas to show character traits using metaphors and symbols in your story (page 77 - 85). 2006 Spring Concept Design and Storyboarding Assignments Calendar Gradebook Syllabus Samples Video Game Design 3D Computer Modeling Portfolio Video Game Project Graduation 2006

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