Malang, June 11, 2024 – Let’s Play Indonesia invites Insan Amanah Malang Junior High School students to learn together to create basic concepts for character creation in game asset development. . This joint learning was packaged in a workshop held over three days (June 11-13, 2024). Through this learning experience, it is hoped that it can grow interest and skill in graphic design among the young generations, as well as giving insight about creative process in the game industry.
Let’s Play Indonesia’s game designer, Istivano, admitted that he was happy to be able to collaborate with Insan Amanah Junior High School. “We are pleased to collaborate with Insan Amanah Junior High School to hold this workshop. We believe that graphic design basic introduction and game character creation can open students’ minds and interest in the creative industry. We hope this event can be a first step for them to explore and develop their talent in the graphic design field,” he said on behalf of Let’s Play Indonesia.
The workshop that was held on the 6th floor of Insan Amanah Junior High School Library Room was attended by 15 students from the school’s 8th grade. The theme of this workshop was to enrich graphic design to introduce 8th-grade students of Insan Amanah Junior High School to the basics of graphic design with a focus on game character creation. Let’s Play Indonesia participated with the hope of fostering interest and skills in graphic design among the younger generation, as well as providing insight into the creative processes in the gaming industry.
A facilitator from Let’s Play Indonesia accompanies students during the practice session
On the first day, participants were introduced to the basic concept of shape in character design. A facilitator from Let’s Play Indonesia, Irma, explained how basic shapes can influence a character’s personality and function in a game.
The session began with theory and was continued with a practice session aimed at giving an understanding of the importance of basic shapes in creating characters that are both appealing and functional.
On the second day was filled with a lesson by the instructor, Ayyub Anshari Sukmaraga, about the basics of drawing and expression shapes to be applied to characters. Theory about character design was presented first, then continued with practice sessions to develop the students’ technical skills in drawing lively and expressive characters.
“We invite the students to get to know basic techniques for drawing faces and bodies, as well as how to depict various expressions that can convey emotions and the unique characteristics of each character,” said Sukmaraga.
On the last day, the students conducted research on character design development to determine the most optimal shape or expression for the characters they created. The students were taught how to conduct visual research and reference analysis to develop characters that align with the game’s objectives.
Let’s Play Indonesia’ facilitators, Alfi and Ulil, emphasized the importance of research in the creative process. After that continued with a work session supervised by facilitators. The students then presented their works.
The students seemed very enthusiastic throughout the training. They actively participated in each session, were willing to ask questions, and engaged in discussions with the facilitators. Some students even showed significant progress in their drawing skills and their understanding of character design.
Evaluation of the entire series of activities was carried out at the end, after the students presented their works as part of the workshop’s conclusion. With the completion of this workshop, it is hoped that it will serve as a foundation for students to continue developing their skills and interests in graphic design and the creative industry.
What is Let’s Play Indonesia?
Let’s Play Indonesia is an educational startup that usually facilitates play sessions for students, teachers, as well as employees, etc. by applying Game-Based Learning method (interactive learning using board games).
Apart from playing sessions using board games, Let’s Play Indonesia is also willing to fill or collaborate with schools in conducting workshops to introduce creative processes, such as graphic design and behind-the-scenes processes of the gaming industry.
Media Contact
For more information about this event, please contact:
Let’s Play Indonesia
Email : info@letsplay.id
Phone : +62 857-3362-4943
