Lesson 1 / Day 1 -
HISTORY OF COMICS
GETTING STARTED...
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Before we can really start creating comics we need to begin to understand them for what they really are. Scott McCloud's book Understanding Comics is a fantastic visual introduction to these big ideas. Please read chapters 1 & 2 by clicking on the book to the right and filling out the worksheet you were given in class. (if you misplaced the sheet there is a link below
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COMIC VOCABULARY
Panel - Rectangles or squares where the action of the comic is drawn.
Symmetry - Having the same shape, size, and position on both sides of a dividing line.
Splash page- A panel that usually takes up the whole page, used to help introduce stories or give special attention to particular events
Word or Thought Bubbles - A bubble drawn to indicate dialogue, thoughts, sound or narration motion lines
Lines - in a comic to suggest movement body language Nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture
Silhouette - An outline that appears dark against a light background sequence OR light against a dark background. This helps to provide contrast and make important images stand out
Motif - A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work
Shading - Graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting used to create the illusion of depth
Coloring - Use of color in a piece of art work
Inking - Applying black lines over the pencil drawings. This can be used to finish work if working in b&w
Lettering - Different font styles/sizes can be used to draw attention or emphasize words
Narrative - a report of related events presented to the listeners or readers in words arranged in a logical sequence. A story is taken as a synonym of narrative. A narrative or story is told by a narrator who may be a direct part of that experience and he or she often shares the experience as a first-person narrator. Sometimes he or she may only observe the events as a third-person narrator and gives his or her verdict.
Sequential Art - Images used to in a series or a an Arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a pattern portraying the passing of time.
Graphic Novel - A graphic novel can take a few different forms in the world of comic books. It is often a collection of previously printed comic book material that spans a story arc. There are also completely original graphic novels, referred to as OGN (original graphic novels). The graphic novels are usually either hardcover or have a softer cardboard cover that is still much thicker than regular comic book covers. They typically have near one hundred pages or more.
Shot - The framing of a panel. Long shot= full body or landscape, Medium Shot = Displaying item or characters from the waist up, Close up= typically focusing n on one essential image like a face or item
Gutter - Space between the panels
Panel - Rectangles or squares where the action of the comic is drawn.
Symmetry - Having the same shape, size, and position on both sides of a dividing line.
Splash page- A panel that usually takes up the whole page, used to help introduce stories or give special attention to particular events
Word or Thought Bubbles - A bubble drawn to indicate dialogue, thoughts, sound or narration motion lines
Lines - in a comic to suggest movement body language Nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture
Silhouette - An outline that appears dark against a light background sequence OR light against a dark background. This helps to provide contrast and make important images stand out
Motif - A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work
Shading - Graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting used to create the illusion of depth
Coloring - Use of color in a piece of art work
Inking - Applying black lines over the pencil drawings. This can be used to finish work if working in b&w
Lettering - Different font styles/sizes can be used to draw attention or emphasize words
Narrative - a report of related events presented to the listeners or readers in words arranged in a logical sequence. A story is taken as a synonym of narrative. A narrative or story is told by a narrator who may be a direct part of that experience and he or she often shares the experience as a first-person narrator. Sometimes he or she may only observe the events as a third-person narrator and gives his or her verdict.
Sequential Art - Images used to in a series or a an Arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a pattern portraying the passing of time.
Graphic Novel - A graphic novel can take a few different forms in the world of comic books. It is often a collection of previously printed comic book material that spans a story arc. There are also completely original graphic novels, referred to as OGN (original graphic novels). The graphic novels are usually either hardcover or have a softer cardboard cover that is still much thicker than regular comic book covers. They typically have near one hundred pages or more.
Shot - The framing of a panel. Long shot= full body or landscape, Medium Shot = Displaying item or characters from the waist up, Close up= typically focusing n on one essential image like a face or item
Gutter - Space between the panels
Lesson 2 / Day 2
DEVELOPING CHARACTERS
PART 1 - Gesture Draw
Gesture It Out!
Batman
Car
Landscape
Batman
Car
Landscape
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PART 2 - Brainstorm Ideas
Brainstorm a list of people professions / occupations. Minimum of 20. (ex. Chef, Roller Derby athlete)
PART 3 - Colloborate
- Fold a new sheet of copy paper into 16 equal parts (4x4) or use the provided pdf file worksheet and print it out
- In the provided space at the top of each box, write down a people profession / occupation.
- Given 30 sec for each one, draw your representation of each profession in the box provided.
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PART 4 - Develop the Character
Choose the character you like the best. Finalize the character by redrawing it with more control and detail. Finish the character with ink.
Lesson 3 / Day 3
DEVELOPING BACKGROUNDS IN COMICS
Lesson 4 / Day 4
COMIC BOOK LETTERING & TYPE
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Lesson 5
INKING COMICS & ILLUSTRATION
