Section outline

  • PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING... so that we can... create an interesting character using digital tools such as Inkscape
    • We are PLANNING... so that we can... design and construct a digital character with an intended, specific theme


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • create an interesting character using digital tools such as Inkscape


    Activities:

    1. Research
    • Work out what it is you are going to make. 
    • You are going to make a human shaped character using a tutorial to make video game characters. You could make a: Superhero or Celebrity
    • If you are unsure what you should make then do a self portrait of you in school uniform.


    2. Basics
    • If you have never used Inkscape before then you should get started using the tutorial (attached below) to make a penguin which introduces you to some of the basic controls.

    3. Getting Started
    • There is a tutorial on 2D Guru that works through the method for making your character. 
    • You will need to scroll down a bit to where the tutorial starts as there is lots of information on character design principles.
    • https://2dgameartguru.com/creating-a-game-character/
    • *** Use tutorials to get started and once confident you can take it in your own direction ***

    4. Finished Product
    • Once finished and saved....
    • Export as a PNG files (so you have a transparent background.)
    • Submit it here on this Google Classroom assignment.


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