NG CIDA - Heroes and Villains - Everything

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This project focuses on the launch of a new game of your choice. The game must be based on the theme of heroes and villains. It may be any type of game such as a board game, a computer game or an online role playing game. 

You will choose the target audience and name of the game. 

You will design this set of graphic products for the game: 

two 3D characters 

wallpaper for a mobile phone 

three trading cards 

a box for the trading cards 

a digital poster. 

Student Resources 

Folder & Eportfolio Structure

You need to ensure you save all the work you do in the correct folders.

You must exhibit your graphic products in an eportfolio along with supporting evidence.

• R01_Folder Structure
• R02_Eportfolio Structure
• R03_ExampleEportfolio

Elements Table

You must keep careful records of all sources you use to gather elements, both primary and secondary.
You should describe each element and any changes you make, how and where it is used in the product(s) and details of the permission required for its use.
You can download the template below to help you - BUT it would be better to make your own 

• R04_ElementsTable

Proposal

You must come up with some ideas for your game and products. 
You can download the template below to help you - BUT it would be better to make your own 

• R01_ProposalTemplate

Design Log

You must use a design log to record the design process as you develop your products.
You can download the templates below to help you - BUT it would be better to make your own 

• R01_3dCharacter_DesignLog
• R01_PhoneWallpaper_DesignLog
• R01_TradingCards_DesignLog
• R01_TradingCardsBox_DesignLog
• R01_DigitalAdvert_DesignLog

3D Characters

  

Two character designs will be printed on special cereal packs so they can be cut out and assembled to make 3D freestanding characters.
You must produce designs for two 3D characters, one hero and one villain.


 Produce a design for each character. Each design must:

• only use elements from primary sources
• be created using only vector tools
• be a single net that folds to make the character
• fit on one sheet of A4
• include fold and cut lines, and areas to be glued
• include clear instructions on how each character should be assembled.

Use these nets to help you

• Simple Shape Nets
• 2D Character Nets

Use this worksheet to learn about some of the tools and techniques you will need

• Adobe Illustrator Tools and Techniques

 Produce photographs showing your finished characters from different angles. To do this, you must print your designs in colour, cut them out and assemble them.

Phone Wallpaper

  

Wallpaper will be free to download on to mobile phones.

You must produce the wallpaper for your chosen game.


 Produce the mobile phone wallpaper.

It must:

• be created using only graphic tools to edit and combine elements
• include a photograph of each 3D character
• be an appropriate size and resolution for a mobile phone screen.

Use these resources to help you

• Phone Wallpaper Paper Designs
• Phone Wallpaper Template
• Phone Wallpaper Design Log
• Phone Wallpaper Task Checklist

Trading Cards

  

A set of 42 trading cards will be used to promote the game.
You must design three of the cards: one for your hero, one for your villain, plus one additional card.
The design on the back will be the same for each card.

• Hero Trading Card Design Sheet
• Villain Trading Card Design Sheet
• Additional Trading Card Design Sheet
• Trading Card Design Log Template
• Trading Card Check-list

 Produce one image showing the front and back of each card.

Trading Cards Box

  

You must design a box to hold and display a complete set of 42 trading cards. 


 Draw a net for the box.

It must:

• be created using only vector tools
• show the scale and dimensions.

 Complete the box design by adding a surface design.

The surface design must:

• be created using bitmap tools
• include visual links to your characters and the trading cards.

 Produce photographs showing your finished box from different angles. To do this, you must print your design in colour and assemble it.

 Make sure that you have a design log showing how you made your Trading Card Box -click here to download a template

Digital Poster

  

You must produce a digital poster to promote the trading cards and mobile phone wallpaper.


 Use this design sheet to plan the digital poster on paper. Produce the digital poster on computer using suitable software
It must:

• be created using only graphic tools to edit and combine elements
• use only elements from primary sources
• include the name of the game
• include images of the trading cards and the wallpaper in use
• include text to promote the products.

 Make sure that you have a design log showing how you made your Trading Card Box - click here to download a template

Review

You must carry out a review of your final products.

Ask end-of-project reviewers to evaluate the products.

The review must include:

• an evaluation of each of your products
• consideration of feedback from end-of-project reviewers
• valid suggestions for improvement.

 Produce your review.

Use this worksheet to help you collect the feedback you need for the review

Use this worksheet if you need some help to write your review