Clarke Steinback Ph.D. Concept Design and Storyboarding APCG 117 Fall 2005 Character Development

2005 Fall ->Concept Design and Storyboarding ->Character Development Development Steps    Task    Character Development Assignment 3:     Title Character Development Due Date Monday 12 September 2005 by 6:00 AM 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 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). Symbols and Metaphors for Story   List three (3) ideas to use nature shots with metaphors and symbols to visually develop points in your story (page 86 - 87). Symbols and Metaphors for Theme   Think of three (3) symbols or metaphors to show theme in yours story (page 91). Write a few pages about how to show your theme using a set of metaphors and symbols from these ideas. 2005 Fall Concept Design and Storyboarding Assignments Calendar Gradebook Syllabus Samples 3D Computer Modeling Web Page Design Portfolio Video Game Desgin

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