Character Design for Animation
Students will design characters for stop-motion animation, focusing on expressiveness, movement, and construction for animation.
Key Questions
- Analyze how character design influences the narrative of an animation.
- Design an animated character that conveys a specific personality.
- Justify the material choices for a character based on its intended movement.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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