@smurfmier1985 Miranda as the BC1-1808 class for beginners is a repeating one after having the same topics in January in BC1-1801, suggesting to have a short look on the submissions in that thread on the below link:
https://www.cgcookie.com/t/675-bc1-1801-january-class-homepage-getting-started-with-3d-modeling-blender?page=39
Actually that link drives you to page 39 from where the Week4 submissions started till the last one, you will see that absolutely having the creative freedom to present the homework in the best shape depending on your actual technical skills.
So briefly no fear you can texture /shade etc. your model which can be an own one from scratch of course, even I think that is the best choice as the slogen says “First Never Follows” 🙂
