Drawing Digital Characters
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Objective
I can design a digital character with distinct features and a clear visual style.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Explain the importance of using reference images when learning to draw, as discussed in the video.
Describe what the video means by "drawing what you see, not what you think you see," and provide an example of how this applies to drawing a character's face.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe three distinct features you could incorporate into a digital character design to make it easily recognizable and visually appealing. Explain why you chose these features. Explain how you would use line control techniques, as discussed in the video, to create a specific visual style for a digital character (e.g., bold and dynamic, soft and flowing). Describe how you would use references, combined with your imagination, to design a digital character with a clear visual style that reflects a specific theme or concept (e.g., a futuristic warrior, a whimsical forest creature).”
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