Live Action
Character Development The category of Live Action requires clever character development to make your story visually interesting WHO are your characters? Their name, age, interests, personality traits and role in the story all need to be obvious. You can represent this through their clothes, accessories, body language and expressions!
Characters
How will you visually represent information about your character? Old Man Character: Cane/walking stick Glasses White hair Hat or bow tie Older style clothing Hearing aid
You don’t need to MAKE their whole costume Example: Bank Robber Wear black clothes, beanie & gloves from home In Art, MAKE a robber mask In Art, SEW a money tote bag In Art, SKETCH and LEARN face-painting TECHNIQUES to paint on a moustache and facial hair stubble.
You don’t need to MAKE their whole costume Example: Cat character Black jeans and top from home In Art, MAKE or SEW cat ears In Art, SEW a cat tail In Art, SKETCH and LEARN face-painting TECHNIQUES to paint on cat nose and whiskers
Some costume/prop ideas Face Mask – full or partial Costume details – animal headband, tail, hat, cape, glasses, cane Accessories – bag, purse, jewellery, crown, tiara, briefcase, etc. Props – is your character carrying something?
Masks Some ideas: Material mask Cardboard Paper-plates Mask template A good way to represent monsters, animals or other non-human characters Some ideas: Material mask Cardboard Paper-plates Mask template Feathers etc.
Face Painting A good way to add facial details human or not human e.g. moustache or facial hair, coloured skin for monsters or superheroes, animal features, orvampire fangs.
Props Are there key props in your story that help represent your character or are a key part of the story line?
Sewing/Making Accessories
Need help? Chat to your group and share your ideas Browse the resources and get inspired Chat to Mrs Pentz or Ms Gerrard about your ideas and what resources and materials we have to help you Sketch your ideas and plans first Use the sewing tutorials on Weebly