Courses of Study : Career Tech: Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Animation Character Development and Design
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1 ) Apply laboratory safety rules, regulations, and procedures for character development and design.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Animation Character Development and Design
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2 ) Create an education plan for a career in character design that includes postsecondary and apprenticeship requirements.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Animation Character Development and Design
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3 ) Describe training and responsibilities for various occupations in character design.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Animation Character Development and Design
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4 ) Develop designs that use organizational principles and functions to communicate a story or ideas.

•  Analyzing a story or story idea for clarity and entertainment
•  Researching personality types for animated characters
•  Researching animal behaviors and characteristics for character development
•  Identifying design elements for various character personalities
•  Applying appropriate archetypes and stereotypes to communicate a story or idea
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Animation Character Development and Design
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5 ) Solve visual arts problems through a diverse range of media, techniques, and processes.

•  Researching the anatomy of humans and animals for character design
•  Applying canons of proportions to produce character designs with anatomical accuracy
•  Applying rules of perspective to produce solid character designs
•  Using design elements to communicate personality of characters
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Animation Character Development and Design
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6 ) Create costumes employing a diverse range of media, techniques, and processes to communicate an idea or story.

•  Researching characteristics and purposes of a variety of interrelated historical and cultural backgrounds for authenticity of costumes
•  Identifying costume designs based on literary, cultural, and historical backgrounds
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Animation Character Development and Design
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7 ) Use a variety of media and formats to collaborate and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

•  Producing inspirational sketches for conceptual designs that communicate ideas
•  Producing turnaround model sheets and gesture expression sheets for critique