“STRUCTURAL VISUALIZATION” DRAWING AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE SKILLS OF ANIMATED CHARACTER CONCEPT

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Department of Graphic, Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt

10.47436/jaars.2023.176843.1120

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This paper discusses creative and extended usages of drawing, emphasizing its role in consolidating Concept character design for Animation. With expectation to expand the perception of drawing as a distinct base in Concept design’s innovative process, this paper is presenting methods and applications that can help in student learning process.
The aim of this paper is to give a systematic approach to produce a consistent, beneficial results in teaching drawing, by presenting analytical and practical approach focusing on Structural Visualization and its role in developing student’s skills to create Concept character design for Animation. The result of this paper indicates that through practical exercises, based on learning to visualize the three-dimensional nature of objects, we can improve visual sharpness, upgrade manual skills and cognitive methods that empower students to enhance their innovative and artistic skills. It is recommended that in order to cultivate student’s own artistic style; they need to have an accumulation of experiences and styles by studying and analyzing pioneers’ works in the field of concept character design.

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Journal of Arts & Architecture Research Studies
Volume 4, Issue 7 - Serial Number 7
Volume 4 - Issue 7 - June 2023
June 2023
Pages 217-233

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