Character & Environment Design

Proof required

Submit your research documentation: a mood board or reference sheet with minimum 12 annotated images, rough concept sketches for at least two characters and two environments, and a 150-word written description of the visual language decisions you are pursuing.

What gets checked

• Concept sketches show visible exploration — multiple silhouette or proportion variations per character, not a single polished final
• Reference annotations explain why each reference was selected — not just what it depicts
• Written description articulates specific choices about colour palette, silhouette, or atmosphere tied to the brief

Common mistakes

• Single polished 'first idea' submitted with no iteration — the design has not been explored
• References collected but not annotated — no explanation of why they inform the design

Resources

What a verifier looks for

• Confirm multiple concept variations exist — at least three silhouette explorations per character
• Verify reference annotations explain design relevance, not just subject matter
• Check written description addresses specific visual choices tied to the brief

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Proof required

Submit your complete design package as a PDF: full model sheets for at least two characters (front, side, three-quarter views; colour palette with swatches; minimum three expression or pose variations per character) and two finalised environment concepts (colour, lighting direction established).

What gets checked

• Model sheets include all required views with consistent proportions across front, side, and three-quarter angles
• Character colour palettes are defined with specific hex codes or swatches — not described in words
• Environment concepts are fully rendered in colour with light source and atmospheric depth established

Common mistakes

• Model sheets show only the front view — side and three-quarter views are absent or inconsistent
• Environments are rough sketches — atmospheric and lighting intent is unclear

Resources

What a verifier looks for

• Confirm model sheets include front, side, and three-quarter views with consistent proportional guidelines
• Verify colour palettes are defined with specific swatches or hex codes per character
• Check environment concepts are in colour with light source and atmosphere clearly established
• Confirm all designs are at production-reference quality — not rough working sketches

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Proof required

Submit: (1) the completed design package; (2) review documentation — reviewer name and role, date, 200+ words of specific feedback and challenges posed; (3) your written response explaining changes made in response to critique.

What gets checked

• Review documentation names the reviewer with their professional role — art director, working animator, or tutor
• Feedback record captures specific design challenges — silhouette, colour, proportion — not general impressions
• Student response demonstrates genuine iteration — revised work or principled explanations for unchanged decisions

Common mistakes

• No live critique occurred — feedback collected via email or message without a review session
• Design package presented for approval rather than critique — no specific challenges documented

Resources

What a verifier looks for

• Confirm a live critique session occurred — in-person or video call, not async message feedback
• Verify reviewer name and professional role are documented
• Check feedback record contains design-specific challenges (silhouette, colour, consistency), not general praise
• Verify student response addresses each challenge with revised work or a principled explanation

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