1. Cartoon Lesson #2
Using Vector Graphics in Real World Scenarios

2. Step 1: Using Vectors
Understanding
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Vector graphics: is the
use of geometrical
primitives such as points,
lines, curves, and shapes or
polygon(s), which are all
based on mathematical
expressions, to represent
images in computer
graphics
Example

3. Step 2: Create a Cartoon Character
Understanding
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Cartoon: A cartoon is a
form of two-dimensional
illustrated visual art.
Character: a person,
animal or object in a
narrative work of arts (such
as a game, novel, play,
television series or film)
Example

4. Step 3: Create a Character Sheet
Steps
Criteria
once you have made your character…
things you must include…
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Create a Character Sheet
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Hand draw your character in
multiple poses with multiple
expressions
Use Illustrator to create
vector graphics of each of
these
Complete a professional
character sheet
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Character Bio
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Character name
Character bio (at least four
sentences)
 Series
 Character personality profile (at
least four sentences)
Character Design
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FULL COLOR (include small palette)
At least three body poses (front, back,
side, top, bottom)
At least six different “heads” with
different facial expressions
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Include different emotions
Include different angles
Do not repeat the same emotion or exact
angle

5. Sample Character Sheets

6. Sample Character Sheets

7. Sample Character Sheets