The Light Within
Bing Jie Zhang
Illustration (School of Art and Design)
About this Item
- Title
- The Light Within
- Date
- 2025
- Summary/Artist's Statement
- This is a short animation clip that follows LUMOS, a charismatic protagonist entering a prestigious academy, oblivious to the literal and metaphorical storm brewing ahead. Instead of rushing into the plot, the focus is on showcasing their magnetic personality to hook audiences, letting curiosity grow organically through their choices and charm. The narrative builds intrigue by prioritizing character depth over exposition, inviting viewers to invest in LUMOS’ journey before unraveling the larger conflict." Condensed key elements: Character intro → storytelling strategy → audience engagement.
- Illustration genre: Character design; Computer animation
- Medium
- Procreate, Capcut
- Course/Degree Information
- Course: IL 405 Visual Storytelling for Evolving Media II, (Fall 2024, Semester 7), Professor: Anita Clipston
- Rights
- In Copyright
- The copyright for this work is held by its author/creator(s). Usage of this material beyond what is permitted by copyright law must first be cleared with the rights-holder(s). This work has been made available online by the Fashion Institute of Technology Gladys Marcus Library strictly for research and educational purposes. If you are the copyright holder for this work and have any objections to this work being made available online, please notify us immediately at [email protected].
- Identifier
- FIT Repository ID: il_000909
Citation
Zhang, B. J. (2025). The Light Within. FIT Institutional Repository. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/630945
Zhang, Bing Jie. The Light Within. 2025. FIT Digital Repository, https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/630945
Zhang, Bing Jie. "The Light Within." FIT Digital Repository, 2025. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/630945