Page 19 - CAPE ANIMATION AND GAME DESIGN SYLLABUS

UNIT 1
MODULE 2: DRAWING AND LAYOUT (cont’d)

8. Take a snapshot of a game or animation frame for students to practise observational drawing.

9. In order for students to investigate line, space, form, and shape, have them create a Pinterest
board with elements that demonstrate their understanding of the concepts.

10. Engage students in an activity to practise landscape drawing, then have them modify one of
their landscape drawings to suit an animation or game environment. Emphasis should be
placed on perspective and colour.

11. Arrange for the students to access a computer lab/computers or studio on or off campus
where over a period of time, they can see demonstrations of digital imaging including the use
of drawing pads and digital art software. They should be allowed to practise the skills and
create a simple product to demonstrate their knowledge of available and appropriate
software as well as their competence in this area.

12. Invite local animators and game designers to do guest lectures in which they explain the
relevance of animation and game design for local ideas and concepts.

13. Invite history and heritage experts or leaders of folk troupes to make presentations on
Folklore and festivals. Emphasis must be placed on the characters in the Folklore and evolution
of festivals in the region. Historical background must be explored to make students aware of
the relevance of these characters to the culture of the Caribbean.

14. Arrange visits to local galleries, museums, or artists to expose the students to the work of
artists and view artefacts.

15. Have students create Instagram or Pinterest accounts to host their work and share with peers
and facilitators as they progress.

RESOURCES

1. Drawing Pads
2. Tablets
3. Models
4. Still Life Objects
5. Mixed Media
6. Digital Art Software: GIMP, Blender, Pixlr
7. Camera

WEBSITES

http://artists.pixelovely.com/practice-tools/figure-drawing/

http://www.wikihow.com/Practice-Gesture-Drawing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74HR59yFZ7Y (Gesture drawing techniques)

CXC A37/U2/15 14 www.cxc.org