Steps to the assignment:

Think about the kind of universe you would travel to
Download and print out the files attached
Try to remember different fictional universes. As an example of a new universe, you can check 9 Places To Visit in Masholand
Fill out the World Outlining Template with me to define the features of your universe
Get your tools to start illustrating the map
Use the filled-out template to come up with the map's outline. If you need help, you can use the Map Outline template and add places inside
Once the outline is finished, get your paints and start coloring inside the lines
When the colors are dried, use markers or/and ink pens to outline the places and add details to them
Give names to places and to your newly created universe
Bonus lesson: take a photo or scan your map
Bonus lesson: open the map in digital software and start editing
Bonus lesson: Save the map once you are happy with the result
Share your work with the class in the Projects Gallery. It would be great to add some notes about your process, too

Sometimes it’s overwhelming to figure out where to start. Completing this class will show that discovering your own universe is doable and very rewarding when shared with others. This class will boost your creative confidence and will help you write stories, draw different scenes, characters, or come up with scenarios much easier than before.

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