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Students who complete this module will be able to:
Identify the formal features of the comics medium;
Outline the process of comics production from plot to page;
Appreciate the work of a diverse range of comics creators from across the world;
Evaluate successful versus unsuccessful storytelling strategies in comics;
Produce either an illustrated comics story or script for an artist to draw.
Key topics will include plotting; the language of comics scripts; panel design and layout; thumbnailing pages; establishing shots; panel-to-panel flow and pacing; transition devices; gutters; creating the illusion of time; lettering and sound effects; spotting blacks and lighting; colour theory; print and/or online comics; and self-publishing.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 60 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 120 |
Lectures | 20 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Portfolio: The portfolio comprises two tasks: Task 1: a five-page comics script OR a five-page comic with words and pictures; Task 2: an account of the comics-specific devices used in producing Task 1. | n/a | Graded | No | 70 |
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Portfolio: A portfolio of two tasks: 1) an account of comics-specific devices used in a published comics sequence; 2) a plot or draft script for a page comic and/or roughs/thumbnails for a 5-page comic. | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided in individual consultation for the midterm assignment. There will be consultations available in advance of the final assignment.