Character Development Sheet - 30 pts

Feb 28;  Character Development Sheet - 30 pts

Objective: Students will create an outline of a anthropomorphized* character's qualities.

*TOTD #15


Instructions: In order to develop a character, writers and creators of animation use character sheets to learn more about their character and make them more interesting. A well developed character can be worth a lot of money. Walt Disney created Mickey Mouse as an animated character in 1928 and spun this character's popularity into the Disney world empire now worth 56 billion dollars. Here is Disney's Mind Map that helped him build and expand his business.

On a sheet of paper, write the following along the left margin:


EXAMPLE:
1) Character name: Mickey Mouse

2) Animal or Object: Mouse

3) Gender: Male

4) What sort of voice does this character have? High, squeaky

5) Five Adjectives that Describe Basic Character: Happy, bouncy, friendly, curious, smart

6) Basic conflict with the world or other character: Wants things to be nice, and people to get along

7) What does this character want? To have fun

8) Does your character have a friend, sidekick, or pet? Describe them. A dog named Pluto, a friend named Goofy