Developing new drawing techniques to create believable Black hair in 2D Animation, and its role in increasing representation of African heritage in mainstream kids media.

Through iterative design and experimentation, this research aims to overcome the technical challenge of creating an authentic and respectful representation of African American hairstyles in mainstream 2D Animation.

Faculty Supervisor:

Juan Carlos Lopez de la Torre;Glenn Sylvester

Student:

JoWayne McFarlane

Partner:

Atomic Cartoons

Discipline:

Other

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Capilano University

Program:

Accelerate

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