7th Grade- Create an OC

OCstands for Original Character.

OC is an internet slang initialism referring to a minor character in an existing canon whose role is being expanded by a fanfiction writer or a completely new character who exists in the reality of a published canon.

For our next project you will be creating on original OC. You will use the worksheet provided to help build your character from scratch before you begin sketching and then completing a final artwork of your OC. 

I used many websites as inspiration for this project. You can check them out by clicking on their links below. 

https://sparketh.com/how-to-create-an-original-character/

https://www.clipstudio.net/how-to-draw/archives/154434

https://www.skillshare.com/en/blog/how-to-design-your-own-character-character-design-generator/

https://reallygooddesigns.com/how-to-design-character/

DAY 1-2

We will begin by filling out this OC Starter Sheet to help you create a character that is complex because OC's are like onions, ya know......they have layers 🧅😬😀

Having a well rounded, dynamic character will give you more items to and ideas for what to add to your characters drawing. How will you showcase your OC's backstory and personality into the way the look or the posture they keep? How will you showcase their goals or mission through the items they carry or the clothing they wear? Do you want your OC to be from our universe or to originate from an alternate universe of your choice? These questions and many others will be answered in this starter sheet. 

DAY 2-4

Now that you have a solid idea for your character, for the next few days we will continue researching and developing your character. 

Use the internet or the books out of the classroom library to start helping you develop the visual side of your OC. During this time you should be researching, writing, and sketching. Below are some example images of this step in progress.. 

Your research and development doesn't have to look like this but you should have some form of brainstorming and practice evident before you move onto final development. 

DAY 4-8

Create your final OC artwork. Use all the references and visual aids that you have acquired over the first two steps. Create your OC using prismacolors, creating on an iPad, watercolor and ink, or using alcohol based markers.