Description

In this exercise, you will practice modeling a character in a T-pose and rendering using an NPR workflow.

Instructions

  1. Model a polygonal character in the T pose. Choose a ‘sci-fi’ theme or ‘zombie apocalypse’ theme for the character.
  2. Follow the tutorials.
  3. Create shaders, materials, and freestyle lines to create a manga or comic book visual style.
  4. Save a 1920x1080 render as LASTNAME-npr-character.png in the project folder.
  5. Save your file as LASTNAME-npr-character.blend in the project folder.
  6. Compress the project folder once you’ve completed the tutorial and rename it LASTNAME-npr-character.zip.
  7. Upload the .zip file to the assignment dropbox.
  8. Double check that you’ve included all files and that your .zip file can be downloaded and opened.
Learning Objectives

  1. Become familiarized with the NPR workflow.
  2. Learn the character modeling workflow

Character Modeling and Texturing

Blender Low Poly Character Creation : Modeling

Blender Low Poly Character Creation : Reference Images

How to texture a low poly character with Blender 2.8

Blender NPR Tutorials

To get a deeper understanding of how Blender's rendering system works, have a look these tutorials

    Texture Painting in Blender and rendering for Comics

    blender 2.8 Freestyle Eevee

    NPR Blender 2.8 - Comic book/ Manga ink shader / Toon Shader

    Blender freestyle tutorial

    Rubric

    Criteria Description Assessment Weight
    Attention to Detail This criteria looks at if the assignment was submitted on time, if each step was completed to a high degree of accuracy, and if file naming conventions were followed. 5 pts
    Learning by doing (Completed all steps) This criteria assess whether you completed the assignment's given set of instructions. This indirectly infers how well you acquired foundational skills and theory. 5 pts