Fantasy Hair - Character Development

• Hair & Media Make Up
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Fantasy Hair - Character Development

- Focus on Braids

LESSON BONUS

If you see a word with this box around it            

 This is one of todays TECHNICAL WORDS. Try to remember these for a bonus round at the end :)

Why create Fantasy Hair ?

World Building

Intricate hairstyles add depth to the story telling 

Character

They can signify a characters personality or status or even their journey in the story 

VIsual Appeal

Hair styles contriute to the overall visuals of a show

Cultural representation

drawing inspiration from real world cultures and historial periods - DIVERSITY - makes things more believable

Marketing

Fan Engagement - Memorable hairstyles can become iconic !! cosplaying etc 

What words can you use to describe Daenarys Hair style in this scene?

What about this one ?

......and what about this one

How do these different hairstyles reflect her character?

Fantasy characters from different backgrounds, cultures, and roles might incorporate braids or similar eleborate hairstyles into thier looks. Here are a few types of characters commonly seen with such hairstyles...

• Warriors or Fighters
• Royalty & Nobility
• Mystical or Magical Beings
• Cultural Representatives
• Preistesses or Shamans
• Rogues or Adventurers

Group Task 1

Character Creation & Analysis

 10 mins – in your Group discuss who might wear this kind of Braided hairstyle.

Complete a character analysis work sheet to identify the features, characteristics and influences on the characters role.

Group Task 2

Design a hairstyle –

Be inspired - do not copy. If you really must recreate something try to change it and put your own twist on it.

10 mins - Using colouring pencils & pens etc create a head design sheet showing your design. You can also annotate it to describe your intent.

Group Task 3

Planning stage

 5 mins – in pairs create a list of the tools and products you will need to create this hair style.

Stick it up on your mirrors

 5 mins – write a short step by step guide showing how you will use the tools and products to create the fantasy hair design for your character.

Group Task 4

CREATE 

  Using your plan above carry out a simple version of your fantasy hair design on one of your group.

You may use the accessories provided to enhance your creations

Who can remember Technical Words from today ?