STATUS UPDATE-(Monday, Nov. 23)

Individual Assignment:

Use the comment section below to let me know where you are with your part of the project.

• What are you doing and when will you finish?
• What difficulties are you experiencing?
• What is going well?
• What will you be doing next?
• Anything else you would like share?

* You are encourage to work with and help people in other groups that are doing the same thing. (Community Contributor - The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work together)

3D MODEL

Select one character to model in 3D.

Decide which portions will be modeled and which can be painted on.

Import vector character blueprints (front and side) into the Maya interface. Stick as closely to the parameters set forth by these guides.

Keep edge and face overlap to a minimum.

Dimensions: No more than 3 units x 2 1/2 units. (And will fit in the proposed packaging, of course.)

If you intend to create a 3D animation, your character must have the following before animating:

1) Fully mapped

2) Texturing (All colors and designs added)

3) Skeleton/joint system is affixed to the the skin

DESIGNER TOY PACKAGING

PRINT AD

Create one print ad of your choice ( Newspaper layout, poster, flyer, brochure, etc. ) promoting your designer toy.

CLOTHING

As a way to diversify and increase sales, many companies also sell other merchandise in addition to their core product. Look at websites to get ideas for T Shirts.

CLOTHING COMPANY WEBSITES:

• KIDROBOT
• KARMALOOP
• ZAZZLE
• STUSSY

If you know of any other sites that you think would be a good resource, please add it in the comment section.

ADVERTISING CLIP

Let your imagination run wild! Create a short a short clip (10 sec. minimum. 30 sec max.) showcasing/advertising your designer toy.

Sample Clips:

COMMENT BLOG

1. Each team needs to add a comment blog.

2. Develop questions for other teams to answer.

    When writing your questions, please ask open ended or opinion type questions.

Example: What do you think about....

    Do you have any suggestions about .......

3. EVERYONE needs to respond to each groups questions.