In this assignment, you'll create your own avatar - a visual representation of your online self - to send into the virtual world. Your avatar could be a lot like you: a close translation of yourself into a new visual medium. Or your avatar could be only somewhat like you: an online self who's a strategically modified version of your off-line self. In presenting your avatar, you should use your powers of written description, especially your skills in making a character and setting come alive, as well as elements of visual representation.
Your completed assignment will include:
I. Media representations of your avatar (such as a set of drawings, an animation, collage, photo, or video). What will it look like? How will it move, if it moves? If you are not able to create the kind of physical or digital media representation you want, you may instead create a hand-drawn sketch or set of sketches of your avatar, along with a detailed plan for how you'd imagine the avatar being created through digital media.
II. A one- to two-paragraph written description of your avatar in which you:
1. Describe what you have represented and reflect upon what inspired you to make the creative choices about your avatar.
2. Describe your avatar as a character. What is his or her backstory? Where does he or she exist, primarily?
3. Make sure to use sensory details to bring your avatar to life.