CHARACTER DESIGN GCD61704/Task 1: Personification
CHARACTER DESIGN
GCD61704/Task 1
LIU CHENG RUI (0370930)
GCD61704/Environment design/ Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
INSTRUCTION
Task 1
week1
In the first week, Mr. fitri told us about the tasks and requirements of this module and guided us on how to create a basic world for a character. After that, we began to collect moodboards and references to build the world.
The world I want to create is similar to a world of cultivation, and the characters I design also conform to the worldview of the cultivation world. The name of this world is "The Spirit-veined Nine Provinces".
Fig1.1 "The Spirit-veined Nine Provinces" moodboards
Big background
Legend has it that the remains of nine giant dragons transformed into the foundation of the earth. Their veins, blood and breath turned into nine spiritual veins, running through the universe and giving birth to the nine provinces.
Nine continents
Each state thrives by relying on a spiritual vein, the strength of which determines the state's level of prosperity, cultivation system and cultural form.
The layout of heaven and earth
The Nine Provinces are separated by the Linghe River and the Tianqian River.
2. The area rich in spiritual vitality is lush and green, with picturesque mountains and rivers.
3. In the land of spiritual depletion, mountains and rivers are parched and cracked, demonic beasts are irritable, and disasters often occur.
In addition, I also found some references for the characters I want to create, mainly cultivators.
Fig1.2 Character moodboards
This week, Mr. fitri told us how to create characters using silhouettes and how to draw simple costumes. Most importantly, Mr. fitri informed us that we need to practice basic character dynamics.
So I drew my character silhouettes according to Mr. fitri's method.
Fig2.1 Character silhouettes and simple costumes 3
Fig2.2 Character silhouettes and simple costumes 2
week3
This week, Mr. fitri told us how to create specific types of character designs and target audiences, and asked us to create the story backgrounds of our own characters.
Type: Fantasy/Drama
Audience: Teenagers (13-18 years old)
Character Story – “Chang An”
Beginning / Character Introduction
Chang an was born in the poorest alley of a remote town called Mud Bottle Alley. Orphaned at a young age, he survived through hard work and humility, helping shopkeepers and craftsmen for a few coins a day. Though he had no spiritual roots or family background, he was kind, disciplined, and quietly dreamed of one day seeing the Immortal Mountains beyond the clouds.
Inciting Incident
One night, a battle between cultivators broke out near his town. The sky was torn by sword light, and the earth trembled. In the ruins, Chang an discovered a broken sword and a scroll filled with cultivation writings. That moment awakened his desire to walk the path of immortality.
Motivation
He wished to become strong — not for fame or revenge, but to protect those he cared for and to prove that even a mortal could touch the heavens through perseverance and sincerity.
Conclusion
After years of hardship, Chang an became both a swordsman and a scholar. Standing once again before his humble hometown, he realized that true cultivation was not about power, but about keeping one’s heart pure amidst the dust of the world.
FEEDBACK
week2
The dynamics of the character are very important, so one should practice more and try different dynamics.
week3
Different roles have different types and target audiences. You need to learn to create characters that meet these requirements.
REFLECTION
Experience
Observation
Findings
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