Character Design and Model Making

Students explored character design and model making through Tim Burton’s distinctive style. Through research into stop motion animation, model making and character design, students worked in pairs to develop their own hero or villain character; connecting with each other both stylistically and through development of an interactive backstory. Using Model Magic, students brought their characters to life in small-scale bust models. The unit helped students develop an understanding of the importance of collaboration, inspiration and adaptability in the design process.