The Deep: Character and Creature Design (Stage 2, Stage 3)
Students connect with creatives to explore the process for developing and designing creatures in The Deep.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Join ACTF, ACMI Education, Australian Maritime Museum and Producer, Avrill Stark and Creator and Art Director, James Brouwer to learn all about character and creature design in the award-winning animated television series The Deep. Combining ocean science knowledge with imagination and creativity, this session unpacks the pre-production process of designing and developing the entertaining characters and fantastical creatures from The Deep.
During the virtual session students hear from Avrill and James to explore the process for developing and designing creatures in The Deep.
Live event recorded in June, 2023.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Australian Children’s Television Foundation
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Avrill Stark
Avrill is the CEO/Executive Producer and creative driver of A Stark Production. She has won numerous global awards and produced hundreds of hours of children’s content including the global hit animated series The Deep, with 4 seasons airing across 130 countries, Zigby; Zekes Pad; the adventure series Enyo; two seasons of the hilarious Erky Perky; the Woodlies; the Pop Pups and many more.
James Brouwer
James Brouwer is a Brisbane-based artist who has worked as a pre-production, storyboard and concept artist/designer on a range of films, animated series, books, games and toys. Moving into comic production in 2011, James illustrated the multiple award-winning series The Deep for Gestalt Comics, which was adapted into an animated television series with James filling the roles of Art Director and Executive Producer.
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
Free
Curriculum
Primary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Science and Tech » Working Scientifically and Design and Production » Living World
Presenter Bio
The Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF)
We believe that Australian stories have educational, social and cultural value for children. ACTF Learning develops educational resources and events that support learners in viewing, analysing and creating screen stories in the classroom and beyond.
ACMI
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Fed Square, ACMI (formerly Australian Centre for the Moving Image) celebrates the wonder and power of the world’s most democratic artform – fostering the next generation of makers, players and watchers. ACMI’s vibrant calendar of exhibitions, screenings, commissions, festivals, and industry and education programs explore the stories, technologies and artists that create our shared screen culture.
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Smartboard or other viewing screen
Internet
Follow up resource package
Connecting To The Event
On demand resource available via the ACTF website :https://actf.com.au/education/resources/id/10503/