Features of creating visual images of literary characters of children’s books in the style of anime
Students Name: Haba Roksolana Ihorivna
Qualification Level: magister
Speciality: Design
Institute: Institute of Architecture and Design
Mode of Study: full
Academic Year: 2021-2022 н.р.
Language of Defence: ukrainian
Abstract: Haba R. I. (supervisor`s: Dyba Y.R., Halyshych R.Y.). Features of creating visual images of literary characters of children`s book in the style of anime. Master’s thesis. – Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv, 2021. Extended annotation In this master’s qualification work we considered the peculiarities of creating a literary character in the style of anime, the history of anime art form is studied accordingly from its foundation to the present day. Particular attention is paid to the perception of the anime genre in Ukrainian society, namely the characteristics of anime characters, and symbolism, this explains the main aspects of Japanese mythology that are found in anime animation. In addition to reviewing Japanese literature, we will review European children’s literature. most author’s books, focus on the writing style of fairy tales and analyzed the evolution of illustration. The first chapter explains in detail the origin of the first book, the stages of its development until the emergence of children’s literature. A review of legendary mythical creatures, mostly those reproduced as characters in the projected book. The development of manga and anime has been studied, the connection between them has been clarified. Genres and sub-genres of anime are considered. a list of archetypes of anime characters is created, types of anime products are revealed. Analogues of children’s books, foreign, Ukrainian, as well as manga are analyzed. The second section identifies four different age groups for children. According to the child’s psyche at stage of development they will be analyzed. The methods of the books illustration are learned. the types and stages of illustration are considered and the rules of successful book illustration are developed on the basis of the works of past illustrators. The importance of the book as a children’s printed product, the importance of the development of anime style in Ukraine are argued. To make sure that the chosen style of illustration is appropriate for the author’s book (Rosalia and her magical world), a questionnaire was developed and conducted with people of different ages. The age category of the book has been determined and the State Sanitary Norms and Rules for Printed Products for Children have been acquainted. The third section will explain the peculiarities of creating the main character. based on this the main character is created, her symbols and psychological image. The general motivation of the hero, his way from the beginning to the end of the fairy tale is described. According to the positive hero, the importance of the negative hero is analyzed, the type of his behavior and character is determined, the character, his colors and physical characteristics are described in detail. A number of minor characters have also been developed, four of which are completely minor, and three more are in the third role. According to each minor character, his type of problem and character is created, as well as the part of the plot where the main character meets each of them is singled out. According to the age category of the book, children’s illustrations in the style of anime are developed, the illustrations depict the stages of growing up of the main character, as well as the struggle with each antihero, which eventually turns into a positive character. The design of pages with illustrations and separate design of the text was also developed, a cover was created according to the layout of the book. A further advertising campaign to promote a new printed product for children – the book (Rosalia and her magical world) – has been developed. In order for the product to develop and gain popularity, special flyers were developed, a Photo stand-in in the form of a mermaid. which was proposed to be installed near a pond in the Sand Lakes Park, and an animated poster was developed. Study object – Printed products in the style of anime. Scope of research – The master’s thesis consists of an introduction, four chapters, summaries, a list of references and two appendices – the first is a drawing to the text of the scientific work, the second - own character development, illustrations and anime styled page. The first section has five subsections that cover the thesis content in various ways according to the subject, object, purpose and objectives of this study. A second section consist of five subsections and a third of six. The fourth section contain calculation of the project cost. The total volume of the work is 166 pages. Goal of research – • A review of the literature on the nature and style of books in the style of manga, manhva, manhua and anime is made, explained the differences between them, in particular in their illustration; • An introduction with the art of creating anime is performed; • The method of forming the plot and illustrative series of the author’s book "Rosalia and her magical world" is revealed, the age category of readers is determined; • Images of the main characters in different situations are created, the world in which they live is reflected and the plot line of the book is worked out; • The book is illustrated using vector graphics; • Developed corporate identity (poster, tantamares installation, flyers) to promote the book. Key words: anime, book, style, character, illustration. References. Haba, R. (2021). Mystetstvo anime: vikovi zhanry ta typolohiya, Mater. dopovidey Molodizhnoyi sektsiyi Komisiyi arkhitektury ta mistobuduvannya Naukovoho tovarystva im. Shevchenka. 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