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COMIC STRIPSQUIDELINES
Comic strips
“… eye candy, or food for thought?”
COMIC STRIPS
Storytelling
Creativity Self expression
Problem solving
SequencingArtistic skills
Computer skills
Decision making
DEFINITION
O A comic strip is a common form of comics(a general term to also include editorial or gag cartoons and comic books or graphic novels).
O The term graphic novel is now established for the longer and more novel-like coherent story,
and O the term sequential art is also suggested by Will
Eisner .
FORM & USE
O It is a medium which combines text and visual information O It has the form of a collated sequence of drawings or
pictures arranged in interrelated panels to display with text in balloons and captions.
O It is used to express ideas, brief humor or form a narrative: It can be humorous or satirical but also may take the form of adventure story and even soap-opera continuity strip.
O When used to tell a story it has the 3 main parts of a story: (Setting, Characters, Plot)
WHEREo Often published in daily newspapers, with horizontal
strips, printed in black-and-white. Sunday newspapers offered longer sequences in special colour section.
o Web comics/online comics/internet comics, are available on the Internet and reach large audiences.
Web comics can make use of an infinite canvas thus not constrained by size or dimensions of a page.
common stip creatorsO Strips are written and drawn by a
comics artist or cartoonist
O Today due to technology more and more people express themselves via comic strips
O mixed media and digital technology have become common.
specialists Typically one creator produces the whole strip.
Sometimes • a writer carries out the script and• an artist (with or without additional assistant artists) the drawing
of the art . In some cases, one artist draws key figures/the characters while another does only backgrounds (common in Japan).
In American superhero comic books,
• a penciller lays out the artwork in pencil;• an inker finishes the artwork in ink;• a colourist applies colours• a letterer adds the captions and speech balloons.
Even if many strips are the work of two people, one signature is displayed
Cartoon Strip as a MediumA comic strip is considered to be a page-based story-telling through a sequence of frames similar to a filmed sequence of shots so
All strips use the basic film conventions:• angle (high, straight, low, canted)
• zoom in/out
• shot-reverse shot
• eyeline match
• Direction: left-right, top-bottom (in West)
• Colour: black and white or coloured
• use of shot distance (ELS, LS, MS, MCU, CU, ECU)
Structures (1)Micro-structures: inter-frame relationships:
shot-reverse shot zoom in/out repetition, contrast Q/A moment-moment action-action subject-subject scene-scene aspect-aspect non-sequitur flash-forwards flashback
Structures (2)
Macro-structures :Consistent style: narrative structure e.g.• beginning (setting/ characters/
actions)• middle (problem, effect)• possible solution/ cliffhanger
ORsimilar to a mainstream film and
television e.g. 4-act structure setup, complication, development, resolution
From Marchant, S. (2006) The Computer Cartoon Kit (with CD-ROM of images). Lewes: Ilex.Digital images & instructions provided!
THE MAIN FEATURES
TITLE
PANEL/FRAME
GUTTER
MOTION LINES
SPEECH BUBBLE
A CAPTION :A BOX (USUALLY RECTANGULAR) USED FOR NARRATION
TEXT IS USUALLY IN CAPITALS
FEATURES (1)
O arranged in “panels” or boxes.
O separated out by the “gutter”
the empty space surrounding them.
The story (in form of pictures or drawings) is
FEATURES (2)
O The narratives are shown in caption boxes, usually coloured, to differentiate from speech.
O Speech bubbles, usually round or square, use a tail pointing to the character’s mouth to indicate speaking out loud.
O Text, usually all in capitals
I HAVE THE SOLUTION..
FEATURES (3)
FEATURES (4)
O A scream bubble, with a jagged outline or a thicker line and usually larger
O Text, bolder than normal letters (the character is screaming).
WHAAAAA
FEATURES (5)
o Broadcast bubbles, with a jagged tail like a lightning flash shape
o Text,letters sometimes italicised to indicate communication through an electronic device (telephone, radio, TV)
…cartoon time…
FEATURES (6)
O A whisper bubble, with a dashed/dotted outline
O Text,smaller letters and a paler (grey) writing (the speaker is talking in a softer or quieter tone).
…AND THEN SHE…
FEATURES (7)
O Thought bubbles,cloud-shaped word bubbles(the character is not talking loud)
HMMMM!
FEATURES (8)
Action words
sounds can be heard and help the image make an impact.
Examples:POW! the sound of a blowBAM! the sound of a hard blow or to show something happening abruptlySKREEECH! a car sliding around a cornerKABOOOM! the sound of an explosion
O Usually in coloured jagged splats O Text all in capitalsO Exclamations are quite often
Analysing a Comic Strip
• Identify modal elements & their reasons for use• Identify target reader and genre • Identify stages in the narrative• Evaluate artistry • Evaluate representations e.g. stereotypes, non-
stereotypes
Creating a comic strip1. Planning
• Identify purpose, target audience and genre• Create draft storyboard• Decide on characters ,settings, pros
2. Producing• Collect/shoot/scan/upload images/photos• Create writing content• Use appropriate software to edit comic strip
3. Sharing• Save in format for distribution (e.g. pdf)• Print /share
TERMINOLOGY
TITLE: the name of the creationPANEL/FRAME: individual images containing a segment of action often surrounded by a borderCAPTION: a box (usually rectangular) for narration. Captions can give voice to a narrator, convey characters' dialogue or thoughts, or indicate place or timeSOUND EFFECT/SFX or ONOMATOPOEIA: The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g. cuckoo, sizzle)SYMBOLS/EMANATA: graphic signs used to convey information that goes beyond what could be perceived visually : e.g. sweat beads (for fear or anxiety), light bulb (for idea)GUTTER: the gap among panels to indicate narrative and temporality; the major place for meaning making.SPEECH /BUBBLE balloons: indicate dialogue (or thoughtMOTION LINES /movement lines /action lines /speed lines/ zip ribbons : the abstract lines that appear behind a moving object or person, parallel to its direction of movement, to make it appear as if it is moving quickly.MANGA: Japanese graphic novels, telling translated tales of romance, adventure, and politics.ENCAPSULATION: the process through which prime moments in a narrative are broken down into panels.CARICATURE: an exaggeration of personal characteristics, usually in picture formPERSONIFICATION: attributing human characteristics to animals or objects
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