To-Do Before Class

  • Homework 3 – 4 panel comic DUE for critique. 
  • READ: Smile by Reina Telgemeier

Topic: Page Building & Layout

Objectives

  • To introduce page-building & layout techniques
  • To introduce a variety of comic writing techniques
  • To explore comics mediums and processes.

Activities

Warm Up!

Reading Discussion: SMILE by Reina Telgemeier – Karen

CRITIQUE: Finished 4-panel Comic

CRITIQUE GUIDE:

  • Clarity
  • Story Structure
  • Reading Order
  • Rhythm
  • Writing
  • Uniqueness
  • Craft

DISCUSS: Class Roles

DISCUSS: PROJECT PROPOSAL Q&A

LECTURE: PANEL AND PAGES

Page-and-Panel-Composition-part-1Download

Key Concept Reminder:

  • Closure
  • Panel
  • Gutter
  • Tier
  • Reading Order
  • Z Formation
  • Script
  • Thumbnail
  • Page Layout
  • Caption
  • Dialogue
  • FX

DEMO SARA LAYOUT PROCESS

STUDIO TIME: Begin to layout your final project

Review Assignments and Expectations for Next Week’s Class



Due Next Week

  1. PROPOSAL for FINAL PROJECT (5 -7 minutes plus Q & A – 10 minutes each)
  2. BEGIN LAYOUT – *see schedule*
  3. Reading: Drawing Words and Writing Pictures by Robyn Chapman , UNIT 2 Page Building
  4. Reading: Cece Bell – ElDeafo
  5. Continue Diary IF IT IS HELPFUL