Where might you find comic strips? Newspapers, magazines, comic books

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2 What are comic strips? Comic strips tell stories using a sequence of narrative cartoon panels. Comic strips are created by artists or cartoonists, to promote entertainment, thought and laughter. Where might you find comic strips? Newspapers, magazines, comic books

3 How to create a successful comic strip About layouts and panels How to tell a story using a short series of panels How to create a cartoon character

4 Some of the essential elements needed to create a comic strip include: Setting- background, layout and panels Plot- what is going to happen in your story Character- you will create your own

5 Placement- The placement of your character(s) and the images in your panels are important. The panel has been divided in thirds. Notice the 3 panels have the same character placed in different areas of the panel.

6 Background- a simple horizon line can create the illusion of space and background in your image. Be careful not to draw your line too low in the panel.

7 GUTTER GUTTER GUTTER PANEL BORDER TITLE Signature

8 Narrative art is a way of telling stories or communicating messages through visual images. Narrative art goes back to early cave paintings. You can tell stories with just images alone. Artist Bill Watterson A comic strip can tell a story using a sequence of panels. You will be creating only a few panels therefore you will need to focus on the highlights of your story in each panel. You may use text with your cartoons to tell your story.

9 Now that you have learned some of the basics behind creating a comic strip, you need to learn to draw your characters. You will build a body and head using organic and geometric shapes. I will provide you with some examples and demonstrate how to build your character in class.

10 Creating a cartoon comic strip! STEPS: Sketches-Practice drawing cartoon heads, bodies and facial expressions using expressive lines, shapes and forms. (In sketchbook or on newsprint provided). Planning- Plan your idea and storyline. Rough Draft- Draw your panels on a newsprint and finalize your drawing. You should have a minimum of 6 panels and choose from layouts demonstrated in class. Final- Transfer your rough draft using a light board onto drawing paper. Remember to draw lightly in pencil first then go over it with a fine point marker.

11 Creating cartoon comic strips doesn t require many supplies. For our comic strip we will be using the following: Sketchbooks Sketch paper/newsprint Pencils Erasers Rulers White drawing vellum or light board Black fine markers

12 Basic head structure Body construction

13 Evaluation Craftsmanship- Quality of final comic strip, neatness Directions- Followed basic steps, correct layout, minimum amount of panels, and implemented elements & principles Creativity- Evidence of personal interpretation, original characters Effort- Used class time wisely, focused on task, participated in class discussion

14 Standards 2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION 2.4 Review and refine observational drawing skills. 5.0 CONNECTIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AND APPLICATIONS Careers and Career-Related Skills 5.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the various skills of an artist, art critic, art historian, art collector, art gallery owner, and philosopher of art (aesthetician).

15 Practice character building techniques by sketching various original characters Plan your storyline Draw a rough draft of comic strip Transfer your final comic strip design onto a drawing paper

16 Craftsmanship (25 pts) Quality of Comic Strip Clean project (no fingerprints, smudges, smears or pencil marks showing through) Directions (25 pts) Followed the correct order of steps to complete project Completed sketches & rough draft Transferred designs lightly using pencil before inking Successful incorporation of elements and/or principles in artwork Creativity (25 pts) Original character designs Dynamic comic strip Evidence of personal interpretation and creative expression Effort (25 pts) Used class time wisely, participated and focused on task A range characters were used and/or attempted Turned in the minimum amount of panels