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WHAT ARE WE LEARNING: How to create recognizable characters by drawing silhouettes or shadow outlines of their bodies.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT: Great character designs don't are more than just detailed drawings, they communicate character identity and traits very quickly with clear shapes and outlines.
HOW WILL MY TEACHER KNOW WHAT I LEARNED: You will complete a drawing of your character as a silhouette.
MOOD BOARD WILL BE GRADED AS A PART OF YOUR FINAL CHARACTER DESIGN PROJECT
MOOD BOARD WILL BE GRADED AS A PART OF YOUR FINAL CHARACTER DESIGN PROJECT
MOOD BOARD CHECK IN -
MOOD BOARD CHECK IN -
TURN IN AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS
TURN IN AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS
SILHOUETTE CRITERIA
SILHOUETTE CRITERIA
1-2 CHARACTER SILHOUETTES
1-2 CHARACTER SILHOUETTES
DRAWING SHOULD SHOW CLEAR POSING (LIMBS SHOULD NOT DISAPPEAR INTO THE BODY
DRAWING SHOULD SHOW CLEAR POSING (LIMBS SHOULD NOT DISAPPEAR INTO THE BODY
USE SIMPLE, BOLD SHAPES TO SHOW YOUR CHARACTER'S PERSONALITY.
USE SIMPLE, BOLD SHAPES TO SHOW YOUR CHARACTER'S PERSONALITY.
LABELED WITH:
LABELED WITH:
- WHO IS YOUR CHARACTER
- WHERE DO THEY LIVE
- WHEN DO THEY LIVE
INITIAL MOOD BOARD CRITERIA
INITIAL MOOD BOARD CRITERIA
8-15 PURPOSEFUL IMAGES (NOT RANDOM OR DUPLICATES)
8-15 PURPOSEFUL IMAGES (NOT RANDOM OR DUPLICATES)
IMAGES INCLUDE COSTUMES, TEXTURES, COLORS, POSES, OR SILHOUETTES
IMAGES INCLUDE COSTUMES, TEXTURES, COLORS, POSES, OR SILHOUETTES
3-6 COLOR SWATCHES
3-6 COLOR SWATCHES
CLEAN LAYOUT (READABLE AND NOT OVERCROWDED)
CLEAN LAYOUT (READABLE AND NOT OVERCROWDED)
LABELED WITH SUBJECT, SETTING, GENRE AND MOOD
LABELED WITH SUBJECT, SETTING, GENRE AND MOOD
WHAT ARE SILHOUETTES?
WHAT ARE SILHOUETTES?
SILHOUETTE - DEFINITION
SILHOUETTE - DEFINITION
A silhouette is the solid, black outline or shape of a character that shows their pose, proportions, and personality without any details. A strong silhouette helps the character be instantly recognizable and easy to understand, even in simple form.
A silhouette is the solid, black outline or shape of a character that shows their pose, proportions, and personality without any details. A strong silhouette helps the character be instantly recognizable and easy to understand, even in simple form.
SILHOUETTES SHOULD BE:
SILHOUETTES SHOULD BE:
- Instantly Recognizable: The character’s outline should be readable in 1–2 seconds, even without details.
- Clear Shapes & Posing: The pose should separate limbs and avoid “tangents” where body parts overlap and disappear.
- Strong Shape Language: Use simple, bold shapes (circles, squares, triangles) that match the character’s personality.
- Balanced Visual Weight: The silhouette should feel stable, intentional, and not accidentally tilted or awkward.
- Story in the Outline: Props, clothing, or unique features should still communicate something about the character even in pure black.
DRAW A SILHOUETTE ON YOUR MOOD BOARD
DRAW A SILHOUETTE ON YOUR MOOD BOARD
ADD SPACE ON YOUR MOOD BOARD USING THE CROP TOOL.
ADD SPACE ON YOUR MOOD BOARD USING THE CROP TOOL.
SELECT THE CROP TOOL FROM YOUR TOOL BAR OR HIT "C" ON YOUR KEYBOARD
SELECT THE CROP TOOL FROM YOUR TOOL BAR OR HIT "C" ON YOUR KEYBOARD
WHITE BARS WILL APPEAR ON THE SIDES AND CORNERS OF YOUR CANVAS.
WHITE BARS WILL APPEAR ON THE SIDES AND CORNERS OF YOUR CANVAS.
YOU CAN CLICK AND DRAG ON THESE BARS TO EXPAND THE EDGES OF YOUR CANVAS
YOU CAN CLICK AND DRAG ON THESE BARS TO EXPAND THE EDGES OF YOUR CANVAS
THIS MAY CREATE EMPTY CHECKERBOARD SPACE BESIDE YOUR WHITE CANVAS.
THIS MAY CREATE EMPTY CHECKERBOARD SPACE BESIDE YOUR WHITE CANVAS.
YOU CAN FILL THIS WITH WHITE BY USING THE PAINT BUCKET TOOL.
YOU CAN FILL THIS WITH WHITE BY USING THE PAINT BUCKET TOOL.
MAKE SURE YOU'RE DROPPING YOUR WHITE PAINT IN THE BACKGROUND LAYER!
MAKE SURE YOU'RE DROPPING YOUR WHITE PAINT IN THE BACKGROUND LAYER!
SKETCH OUT SOME IDEAS FOR A CHARACTER SILHOUETTE IN THE NEW SPACE YOU CREATED ON YOUR MOOD BOARD.
SKETCH OUT SOME IDEAS FOR A CHARACTER SILHOUETTE IN THE NEW SPACE YOU CREATED ON YOUR MOOD BOARD.
YOUR DRAWINGS SHOULD DRAW INSPIRATION FROM THE PICTURES ON YOUR MOOD BOARD.
YOUR DRAWINGS SHOULD DRAW INSPIRATION FROM THE PICTURES ON YOUR MOOD BOARD.
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