UAL Assignment 3 - 2024 - Connections - Character Development!

 Character Development 

Section 1: The Basic Facts 

· What is Your Character’s Name?  

->Lucy Smith 

· How does the character feel about his or her name? 

->She thinks it is basic but overall likes her name. 

•How did he or she get this name? Was it passed on from a family member, or did the parents read it on the side of a cereal box the day the child was born? 

-> Her mams favourite film at the time was charlie’s angels and she loved the name lucy from one of the actors.

· What connotations or stereotypes does the name have? 

Based on searches lucy means “of the light” or just light so i believe it is a really positive beautiful name. i also believe it can show two different personalities depending on the person: shy or popular nasty and in this case the character is nasty 

Character Age/Birthday:  

· How old is your character? 

17

What year was he or she born? 

2006

· What events were happening locally, nationally and globally the year your character was born? 

Locally: Steve McClaren (MIDDLESBROUGH manager) agrees to be englands national football team manager for world cup,

Nationally: A whale swims in the river thames, BAFTA Awards in London, 

Globally: FIFA World Cup Hosted In Germany and won by Italy, Hips don’t lie by shakira being a top hit, Google buys youtube, Playstation 3 comes out

· How does your character like to celebrate his or her birthday? 

She likes to have a big party with her girls and the popular boys. no freaks allowed!

Character's Physical Traits: 

· What does your character look like? 

· Is your character Athletic or Overweight? 

Petite/skinny 

· Tall or Short?  

5’3 (average height)

· Hair color and length? 

Blonde, Long and thick

· Eye color? 

Green

· Any scars or birth marks? 

She has a small scar along where her hip bones are on the left side from when she fell off her bike when she was younger

· What actress or actor would you have play the role of your character if it was a movie? 

Jennifer Aniston

What style of clothes does your character wear? 

· What clothes would he or she wear every day on a casual basis? 

She would wear either cargos or joggers with a small top or a tracksuit 

· For a night out on the town? 

A short black dress with elegant heels

· To bed? 

Silk black pjs (long bottoms and short sleeved top)

· Does he or she wear any special jewellery or accessories? 

She wears a necklace with an L on it because her dad got her it for her 16th birthday, other than that it’s gold jewellery accessories which don’t mean a lot but has to be gold. 

· What type of shoes does your character wear?

She wears comfy trainers all the time out in public, when she’s going to a party she’s always in big heels and around the house she wears cute little slip on slippers that are also black to match her pjs

Character's Home: 

· Where does your character live? Is it an Apartment? House? In the backseat of his car? 

She lives in a big house that’s on its own not attached to any others with a big garden and a fancy driveway. 

· How does your character feel about the current living arrangements? 

She is very happy with it and she loves her house and her room

· Does your character live with anyone else? Who are those people? 

She lives with 4 other people. Her mam her dad and her younger brother and sister (sister 14 brother 9)

· How does your character get along with his or her neighbours? 

She has an okay relationship with her neighbours because they can’t complain about noise or anything as they aren’t attached and the house is always tidy from the outside however she is quite disrespectful towards them ignoring them and stuff when walking past them to go to her house

 

· What is the view outside of your character's window? 

Her garden which has a beautiful patio and a hot tub 

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· What items do they keep next to their bed? 

In her bedside table draw she has a hairbrush and bobbles, some perfume, spare jewellery and spare phone charger. on the top of her beside table she has a cute little night light which is heart shaped, her phone that’s plugged in, lip balm and a bottle of water.

· What is your character's most valuable possession? 

1000% her phone and lip gloss

Career/Job/Profession/Education: 

· What does the character do for a living? 

She doesn’t have to work because she is spoilt but she does keep her room tidy and go to school every day.

· Do they find this work enjoyable? 

Yes and no because it’s not much effort for her and she always wants to be presentable  but she hates school because of the other freaks that go there 

· What is your character's dream job? 

She really wants to be a lawyer or a fashion designer because she loves clothes and arguing.

· What is your character's financial situation?

She is somewhat wealthy (middle class) and lucky. it’s passed down family money

Characters Family: 

· Does he or she have any siblings? 

Yes two younger siblings sister 14 brother 9

· A spouse or other romantic partner or love interest? How about children? 

She is single

· How does your character feel about family functions and events? 

Shes okay with them because they’re fancy but she always ends up bored and facetiming her friends in the corner and telling everyone to go away 

Character's Friends: 

· Who are your character's closest friends? 

The girls from school (Maya, Trin, etc.)

· How did your character meet his or her best friend? 

Through school

· What do they value most in friendship? 

The fact that they are “normal” and are interested in the same things as she is like fashion, makeup and parties.

· Does your character make friends easily? 

Yes she is very outgoing but also very judgey so will only make friends if she doesn’t think you’re weird

Character's Relationships: 

· What is your character's idea of a perfect romantic date? 

Going to the beach on a warm non windy day and watching the stars and sunset.

 

· Has your character ever had his or her heart broken? 

No

· What qualities does your character look for in a romantic partner? 

Them to not be weird and they have to be athletic, with great hair and handsome.

Character's Pets: 

· Does your character have any pets? What type? 

She has a dog - golden retriever girl and it’s only a puppy at the moment. 

· What are your characters favourite animals? 

Puppies koalas and penguins

Even Fictional Characters Have to Eat:  

· What are his or her favourite foods to eat? 

Pasta and steak

· Does he or she enjoy to cook? 

No she hates it but she enjoys baking 

· Any food allergies or sensitivities? 

No

· What foods can he or she not stand to be around or eat? 

She hates broccoli and coleslaw 

Travel 

· How does your character spend a lazy Sunday afternoon?

In bed on her phone

· What are their favourite places to go when alone? With friends? 

Alone - Just in bed or in her garden 

With Friends - the shopping mall

· Where would your character like to travel?

She would love to go to Dubai because she thinks it is beautiful and would look great on her instagram

TV, Movies, Music, & Books 

· What are your characters favourite movies and TV shows? 

She loves pretty little liars and gossip girl. She also loves wild child 10 things i hâte about you and clueless.

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· What are their favourite actors and actresses? 

She loves Paul Rudd and Millie Bobbie Brown

What are your character's favourite music and songs? 

Her favourite music is definitely Pop and her favourite song at the moment is “No”

· What artists and bands does your character enjoy listening to? 

She loves one direction and any boy bands but also 100% meghan trainer

· Would your character go to a concert and enjoy it? 

Yes she would love it and try get on someone’s shoulders

· What are his or her favourite books? 

She doesn’t have one because she hates reading

· What books are on his or her bookshelf at home? 

She doesn’t really know, just some boring work related books in her dads office and cheesy love books her sister reads.

· What is your character's favourite quote and why? 

Her favourite quote is “it’s okay if you don’t like me, not everyone has good taste.”

Section 2: Character Personality & Behavioural Traits 

· Describe your character's personality with three words. For each of these words, why would you choose these words a way to describe your character? 

Sarcastic (because she is always just being sarcastic and judgemental to the teachers or to anyone who speaks to her who she doesn’t like) 

Nasty (because if she doesn’t like you she will make it clear she doesn’t like you and won’t fake being nice to your face and will laugh at you) 

Chatterbox (Because she is always talking in any situation and spreading rumours even if they aren’t true because she loves the drama)

· How does your character act socially? 

Depends on who she’s with. If she is with her friends she’s so lovely to them but nasty to everyone else. If she is with her siblings she pushes them away and pretends they aren’t there. If she’s with her parents she’s moody but does as she’s told.

· Is your character an introvert or extrovert? 

Extrovert 

· What does your character do when meeting someone for the first time? 

Judges them and tries to read them to tell if she likes them based on how they act, what they’re wearing and how they present themselves and speak.

· How does he or she interact with guests at a party? 

if it’s one of her or her friends party she is so nice to them because it is her friends and likes everyone there. If it is a random party she will sit with her friends and judge in the corner 

· How does your character feel about small talk? 

She likes it but prefers gossip

•How does your character feel about being the centre of attention? 

She loves it because she always wants to be the main person and loves any attention she’s given especially by the popular boys 

· Is your character organised or disorganised? 

Organised 

· Are his or her belongings arranged neat and tidy or scattered all over the place? 

Depends, Her wardrobe and skincare and makeup is organised perfectly but anything to do with school is just shot in a draw until needed.

· Does your character tend to be forgetful or easily distracted? 

She is easily amused by simple things so sometimes doses away from the conversation if it’s not interesting but if it’s gossip she’s 100% listening. She also is distracted by her surroundings a lot pointing out weird people to her friends.

· Is he or she logical and analytical or more of a dreamer? 

Dreamer 

· What are your character’s pet peeves? 

People who chew with their mouth open, being around weirdos and the popular boys messing up her hair.

· What does your character do that might annoy others? 

Applies lipstick every two seconds and butts into conversations and interups 

· How does your character deal with feelings of anger? Punch walls? Go on a shopping spree? Walk it off? 

Shopping with her dads card and ranting to her friends about how much she hates everyone

· How does your character handle everyday little frustrations? 

Takes it out on the weird people in school by laughing and making fun of them, if she can’t do this then she messages one of her friends and tells them what’s annoying her.

· What would your character do if stuck in a long line or traffic jam? 

Go on their phone

Strengths & Weaknesses 

· What are your character's greatest strengths? 

Applying makeup, fashion and advice

· How did he or she develop these strengths and skills? 

Time, research and practice 

· What are his or her greatest weaknesses? 

Short tempered and sleeps a lot 

· What is something your character wishes they could do better? 

Their hair

· Does your character have any obsessions or addictions? 

Shopping addiction and is obsessed with lipgloss

· Does your character neglect any important responsibilities in life? 

she is oblivious to her lack of respect and kindness most the time.

· What makes your character happy?  

Doing makeup, being with the girls and the popular boys, her puppy and her phone

Section 3: Going Deeper - Emotional Questions to Ask Your Character 

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· What are your character's greatest fears in life? 

Being mistaken for a freak and staying single forever

· What past events may have influenced your character to have these fears? 

The fact that she used to dress and act like some of the freaks in primary school and the fact she has never had a boyfriend

· How does your character deal with fear?  

She distracts herself with her phone 

· What would your character miss the most if it were to be taken away from them? 

Their phone

· What are your character's hopes, dreams, and goals? 

To be famous and rich and pretty her entire life

· What profession did he or she dream of having when growing up? 

A fashion designer

· What goals do they wish to accomplish in their life? 

To marry a footballer and be a cool mother one day.

· What are the challenges in reaching these goals? 

Marrying the footballer

· Does your character believe in the afterlife? 

She believes in heaven, nothing else not even hell

· Is your character superstitious? 

no

· If your character had a spirit animal, what would it be? 

A flamingo (they’re so pretty!)

· What is your character's motto or mantra for life?  

YOLO

· to be role models, and why does he or she look up to these people? 

Sabrina Carpenter because she is so pretty and talented and her style is great.

Memories From the Past 

· What is your character's greatest regret in life? 

· What deep dark secrets do they not tell anyone? 

They secretly love all the harry potters, star wars and marvel movies

· Does your character have a favourite place they would visit as a child? 

a big old oak tree in the middle of the forest where she would sit and have a picnic with her mam

· What events from your character's life have left an impact? 

her mam and dad sheltering her from all things bad and giving her what she wants because it made her a brat

· What are some of his or her most proudest moments? 

When she first learnt how to put on her own outfits herself and style in weird ways because she was free to express herself

· What about most embarrassing moments? 

when her mam would show photos of her in primary school when she used to dress badly and have her hair in a low pony tail with glasses every day

· What was his or her childhood like? 

Great and happy

· What types of toys did your character play with as a child? 

Barbies and brats dolls

· Who was an influential person in your character’s childhood life? 

Her parents because she let her have whatever she wanted and do whatever she wanted because she was the favourite

Values & Morals 

· How does your character feel about honesty? Do they believe in always telling the truth? Or do they believe that little lies won't hurt anyone? 

They believe honesty is good but secrets are also good and lies that don’t hurt are good because it keeps you protected.

· Does your character keep his or her promises?  

depends on the person, her friends and family yes but random people no she turns it into rumours 

· Does your character prefer to do things easily or do them “right”? 

depends on the situation, school easily because it bores her but makeup and outfits and parties right because she wants to impress everyone 

· When is a time your character has felt betrayed? Why did they feel this way? 

When a rumour spread about her on instagram because she trusted that to one of her close friends and nobody else knew so she knew that she had spread it.

· What makes your character proud? What was one of his or her proudest moments in life?

When she does well on a debate test because she really likes the idea of being a lawyer but also when she styles an amazing outfit because she loves fashion.

Is your character a leader, follower, or lone wolf? 

Follower and leader in a way, follows maya but also leads in the way that she is her own person outside her friend group