Second Year Model making project

So for the model making project I initially had three animal in mind, a European Shag, Fire Salamander, and European Bison. I choose all these animals as I had seen them in person my thinking was this would help with the conceptualisation process and to add further inspiration.

I ended up choosing the European bison as it’s physic reminded me of my father, a big bulky animal. These animals are seen as docile Like cows however they are very active and protective of their herd. Because of this assumption that bison cannot move as well or as fast, People underestimate them until they see them in person. Therefore, this often most people have a similar opinion of my father that he’s not that physical but can still run 10k and lift weights for his age. Furthermore, I came up with the idea that since my father can’t really dance, that the bison could be his best representation/version of himself, and his dancing ability.

Although before I got to that point I went through many different ideas before this, such as a business bison, Clown/ biker bison, bumper care bison etc..

I wanted a 70s groovy look to the Bison, since it’s iconic with the disco era. And has an exciting visual aesthetic that’s memorable. Furthermore, at this time the 70’s disco era people associate the people as being chill, competitive, and always thinking of their moves. Which when I came to write my series would help a lot.

So for the series the premise for the story would be a world that was run by dance. And that in each nation they would have leaders that were the best dancers, and top tier defenders of the dance of their nation. To get celebrity status and possible overtake the top tier dancer they hold a completion Tournament So everyone can advance within their city. As well as hope to do compete against other countries. To improve and prove their worth whilst maintaining peace amongst the different dance nations. Who have their main dance, however within the world have developed sub-cultures. They hope would be to have ballet, Ballroom, contemporary, Hip-hop, disco, Flamenco, Belly Dance, Country/Western, Bollywood and Breakdance.

I would hope to include dance sequence’s that can be learnt each episode and then combine for battles for children to join in and help our protagonists through their journey to become the best, and to help defender their nation. I came up for a guide for the first season as follows:

• Episode one –A flashback to a secret plot of the past involving Bison Bill, Battling an dancer from a different country, that seems to be trying to destroy dance. Hinting to future episode plots. Back to present following some students (three) run into each other, who explore the world and come across bill asking for training. Then follows an Introduction to the world and how dance is what everyone lives by.

• Episodes two, three and four too six – Is the announcement of the year completion of the battle of dancer. This is where you can level up the ranks. Bison bill trains these beginner students in there talent, to join this years comp in hopes of becoming A level 1 ranking.

• Episode seven to thirteen– commences the tournament completion and our young stars have signed up to pass level one ranking. We following their journey to pass and get started in this world. Whilst it hinting to a possible threat gaining traction after year’s of silence. Looming over the event.

• Final episodes of the season – will be the students passing the event and celebrating.

My target audience would be Preteens however suitable for everyone. And my unique selling point would be that it is a different type of interactive show instead of just verbally breaking the forth wall, the kids get to join in the moves and learn some dance promoting physical activity and Mental well being. Overall I would say that I should of spent more time developing the idea, however I could not decide what my Bison would be.