SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject: 2D Animation NC II Grade: 12 Level: SHS Quarter: 2 Week : 7

MELC: Produce clean-up drawings for actual Competency Code: TLE_ICTAN9-12CI-IIIa-j-2
scene folders (cartoon, simple)

Name: Section: Industry Date:

School: ALCOY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL District: ALCOY

A. Readings:/Discussions
Concept of Line Quality
Line in animation should be consistent to avoid any jitters in the movement. Range in line quality heightens
descriptive potentials, you can describe textures, movement, light, space, etc. Using many different kinds of
lines in your drawing can also add visual interest. When the drawing is of a recognizable image, the types of lines you
use can add to what you say about your subject matter.
An animation drawing should be tight enough that a clean-up artist or inker can preserve what the animator
wants. The animator should not hand in vague scribbles and then expect an assistant to figure out where the
drawing is. Both these artists have some responsibility to use lines to convey distinct drawings that have a
commitment to an idea.
A line isn’t important for its own sake. There are some artists think having a big bold clean line is practically
the art itself. On the other hand, great drawings can also be ruined by poor line work. Each animator, layout artist
and clean-up artist should all understand and feel how to do warm descriptive lines that draw attention to the good
qualities in the drawing they are bordering.

Definitions and Qualities of Line

A line can be lyrically defined as a point in motion. There are many different types of lines, all characterized
by their length being greater than their width. Line can be static or dynamic depending on how the artist
chooses to use them.
Actual Lines are those that are physically present.

Implied Lines are those created by visually connecting two or more areas together.

Straight or Classic Lines provide structure to a composition.

They can be oriented to the horizontal, vertical or diagonal
axis of a surface. Straight lines are by nature visually stable,
while still giving direction to a composition.

Expressive Lines are curved, adding an organic, more dynamic character to

a work of art. Expressive lines are often rounded and follow undetermined
paths.
Outline or Contour Line is the simplest of these. They create a path around
the edge of a shape. In fact, outlines define shapes.

Cross Contour Lines follow paths across a shape to delineate

differences in surface features. They give flat shapes a sense
of form (the illusion of three dimensions), and can also be used
to create shading.

Hatch Lines are repeated at short intervals in generally one direction.

They give shading and visual texture to the surface of an object.

Cross-Hatch Lines provide additional tone and texture. They can be oriented
in any direction. Multiple layers of cross hatch lines can give rich and varied
shading to objects by manipulating the pressure of the pencil.

Line Quality is that sense of character embedded in the way a line presents
itself. Certain lines have qualities that distinguish them from others.

Calligraphy Lines use quickness and gesture, more akin to paint strokes, to
imbue an artwork with fluid, lyrical character.

Model Sheets
In visual arts, a model sheet, also known as a character board, character sheet, character study or simply a
study, is a document used to help standardize the appearance, poses, and gestures of a character in arts such as
animation, comics, and video games.
A Model sheet is usually several drawings showing a character in many angles and poses to define its style,
look and behavior throughout a show. You will usually see the character in front T-stance, side view standing straight
and some more relaxed positions and close ups on hand, faces and props. In a model sheet you can find the
respective character in different poses like side, back, front and three-fourth.

Animating any character without a model sheet will produce animations with major problems like non-
consistency of character. Even an experienced animator will find it hard to conceived how a character looks in
different poses, so it is best advised to start animation with a proper model sheet.
Character Model Sheets are templates of the characters used by the animation staff. They provide the
construction, structure, proportion, design, etc. for each
character. Usually several models sheets are needed for
each character to show the physical and design nuances.
Each animator, artist has their own style of drawing.
The model sheet guides the 300 artists working on the
production toward making all characters look “On Model”.
On model means the model sheets have been followed to
perfections as if one artist has drawn the character. Below is
the example of Model Rotation. Its purpose is to show the
character from all sides. This called “Character Rotation”.

Below are the three options you should consider for your character design. They are: 1. Ball 2. A Triangle or Cone
and 3. a combination- a ball and a cone. Please keep in mind the dimensional aspects of your drawing, in other
words, what appear to be shapes are really 3D forms.

Try to Design People or Animals.

Draw the simple shapes in the views to match the character’s
rotation. When in doubt always go back to basics.
Tips in Making Model Sheets for Simple-Cartoon Characters
1. Make the ball of the head and
the body different sizes (big head with
small body or small head with
a big body). The head is always
on the front side of the body.

2. Once the basic forms are drawn, the details

are drawn over top the forms. Hair and fur are
like carpeting over the form. Try to simplify the
details and apply basic rules of design. (check to
make details asymmetrical and pay attention to
your positive and negative space.
Model Sheet involves a close-up with the details,
proportions and structure of the characters’ head.
Use the same procedure for the construction
of the head as you did with the body.
1. Begin with the simple forms, then
2. add the eye line and center line and then
3. layer the details over top. The eyes are
anchored on top of the eye line, the nose or
snout is anchored below the eye line.

Character Model Sheets is also for action poses.

Its purpose is to make sure the character works in
actions. Character is always defined by his or her
or its needs, and those needs are reflected on his
or her actions. Keep your action drawings quick,
spontaneous and dynamic. The line of action is a
tool which can be pushed to create for dynamic
poses. Check your silhouettes for your action poses
to make sure they “READ” as a graphic.

Aside from characters, model sheets are also used for the following:
a. Props Model Sheets
The props sheet is used to ensure consistency in size, form,
structure and proportion.

b. Accidental Characters Model Sheets

c. Background Model Sheets

d. Expressions Model
Sheets

e. Character Mouth Dialogue Model Sheets

B. Exercise 1:
Creating Character Model Sheet Action Poses
Materials: Bond Paper, Drawing Pencil, Eraser
Directions: Create a character model sheet of your cartoon character on a separate sheet of animation/bond paper.
Draw the Character action poses of your character.
Example:

B. Exercise 2:
Creating Expressions Model Sheet
Materials: Bond Paper, Drawing Pencil, Eraser
Directions: Create a Character expressions Model Sheet of your cartoon character on a separate sheet of
animation/bond paper. Draw at least 4 expressions.
Example:
 C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020)
Directions: Choose the best answer for each question. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following lines are physically present?
a. Actual Lines b. Implied Lines c. Classic Lines d. Expressive Lines
2. Which of the following create a path around the edge of a shape?
a. Contour Line b. Cross Contour Lines c. Hatch Lines d. Cross-Hatch Lines
3. Which lines are created by visually connecting two or more areas together?
a. Classic Lines b. Expressive Lines c. Actual Lines d. Implied Lines
4. Which lines provide additional tone and texture?
a. Hatch Lines b. Cross-Hatch Lines c. Contour Lines d. Cross Contour Lines
5. Which lines are curved, adding an organic, more dynamic character to a work of art?
a. Implied Lines b. Actual Lines c. Expressive Lines d. Classic Lines
6. Which lines are repeated at short intervals in generally one direction?
a. Cross-Hatch Lines b. Hatch Lines c. Cross Contour Lines d. Contour Lines
7. Which lines provide structure to a composition?
a. Expressive Lines b. Classic Lines c. Implied Lines d. Actual Lines
8. Which lines follow paths across a shape to delineate differences in surface features?
a. Cross Contour Lines b. Contour Lines c. Cross-Hatch Lines d. Hatch Lines
9. What sense of character embedded in the way a line presents itself and that certain lines have qualities that
distinguish them from others?
a. Line Quality b. Line Feature c. Line Measurement d. Line Attraction
10. Which lines are more akin to paint strokes, to imbue an artwork with fluid, lyrical character?
a. Calligraphy Lines b. Implied Lines c. Classic Lines d. Actual Lines

D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies

Creating Background Model Sheet
Materials: Bond Paper, Drawing Pencil, Eraser
Directions: Draw a Background model sheet on a separate sheet of animation/bond paper.
Example:

References:
“Cartoon Animation (Collector’s Series) Paperback – January 1, 1994.” Cartoon Animation (Collector’s Series): Preston Blair: 9781560100843: Amason.com: Books.
n.p., n.d. Web. 18 June 2015.

“Drawing For Dummies Paperback – February 22, 2011.Drawing For Dummies: Brenda Hoddinott, Jammie ombs: 9780470618424: Amazon.com: Books, n.p., n.d.
Web. 18 June 2015.

“The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation Hardcover – October 5, 1995.” The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation: Ollie Johnston, Frank Thomas: 9780786860708:
Amason.com: Books. n.p., n.d. Web. 18 June 2015.
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