Lucy Maree Murdoch - Aren't Loose Creative Designs

Welcome! 2020 is upon us and it's time to get ready to launch into new territory -  Project Name: Totally Tango Mango Tango is a new type of superhero, an anthropomorphic dog with special powers.  My project will look at ways to present a fictional story character through trans media platforms, exploring stop motion animation as a way to bring Tango to life. First things first, create a proper back story that acts as a guide and has the potential to be published as an illustrated book or ebook, coloring book, something interactive. possibilities to market character toys and accessories such as playhouses in suitcases.

Portfolio and Proposal  Proposal for study After completing three years and achieving my Bachelor of Visual Arts I would like to take my third year project to another level and explore the possibilities of trans media platforms to develop and animate a character based on one of the static ones produced.  There had been a backstory for Tango Mango and the Poogies but had never been formally written down.  I have been working on this over the summer as it could form the basis for a published book and in digital format or as an interactive book for all ages.  Animation would take the form of stop motion from a handmade character and settings.  I would like to try a combination of puppet animation and cut-out animation to form a short film. Creative play formed a major component of my study in 2019, I would also like to use this as a way to solve problems and assist the creative process of my work.  I am keen on using basic equipment that is available t...