COMICS IN ART EDUCATION

[Pages:3]COMICS IN ART EDUCATION

by Candido Crespo

Prerequisite Lessons to Consider Anatomical drawing

Gesture drawing

Facial expression

LESSON

OVERVIEW: Students will develop a comic strip using an understanding of character design and storytelling.

OBJECTIVES: ? Students will create a comic strip. ? Students will use art to tell a story.

RATIONALE: Students will learn about the art of comics, sequential art, and diversity in comics.

MATERIALS: ? Brainstorm sheet ? 6" x 18" drawing paper ? Pencils

? Eraser ? Inking pen/markers ? Spectra ADTM alcohol markers

TEACHER RESOURCES:

Teacher/personal studio example

Sanford Greene, Bitter Root: "In the 1920s, the Harlem Renaissance is in full swing, and only the Sangerye Family can save New York--and the world--from the supernatural forces threatening to destroy humanity. But the once-great family of monster hunters has been torn apart by tragedies and conflicting moral codes. The Sangerye Family must heal the wounds of the past and move beyond their differences... or sit back and watch a force of unimaginable evil ravage the human race."

Image comics. (n.d.). Bitter root.

Noelle Stevenson, Lumberjanes: "At Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types, things are not what they seem. Three-eyed foxes. Secret caves. Anagrams. Luckily, Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley are five rad, butt-kicking best pals determined to have an awesome summer together...and they're not gonna let a magical quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way!"

Boom! Studios. (n.d.). Lumberjanes.

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Natacha Bustos, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: "Fearful of the monstrous INHUMAN genes inside her, life is turned upside down when a savage, red-scaled tyrant is teleported from prehistoric past to a far-flung future we call TODAY. The pair are many things, and together the most amazing Marvel Team-Up."

Marvel Database. (n.d.). Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur vol 11. Vol_1_1

Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, La Borinque?a: "La Borinque?a is an original character and patriotic symbol presented in a classic superhero story created and written by graphic novelist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez. Her powers are drawn from history and mysticism found on the island of Puerto Rico. The fictional character, Marisol Rios De La Luz, is a Columbia University Earth and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate student living with her parents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She takes a semester of study abroad in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico. There she explores the caves of Puerto Rico and finds five similar sized crystals. Atabex, the Taino mother goddess, appears before Marisol once the crystals are united and summons her sons Y?cahu, spirit of the seas and mountains and Juracan, spirit of the hurricanes. They give Marisol superhuman strength, the power of flight, and control of the storms."

La Borinque?a. (n.d.). La Borinque?a graphic novel.

VOCABULARY: ? Sequential

? Introduction

? Situation ? Confrontation

? Resolution

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND SEQUENCE: Superhero Comic Strip is scheduled to be a 4-5 day project.

MOTIVATION/EXPLORATION: Day 1: The teacher will guide students through a brainstorming session. Day 2: The teacher will guide students through comic strip development. Days 3, 4, and 5: Review the material learned and complete the project.

IMPLEMENTATION: Day 1: Students will select and illustrate a character with three superpowers/abilities. Day 2: Students will use the character from Day 1 to create a comic strip. Days 3, 4, and 5: Review the material learned and complete the project.

CLEANUP: Class will end five minutes early to replace materials, clean the area, and place projects in their respective location.

SUMMARY AND REVIEW: The teacher will continuously do rounds to ensure students are accomplishing the task.

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EVALUATION: Post-cleanup, have a class discussion regarding the challenges and successes of the assignment. This can be conducted each day of the assignment. A blind critique will allow students to provide peer opinions and suggestions.

MODIFICATION: Students in need of additional assistance will be given extra time and teacher aid.

EXTENSIONS: On Day 1, students can spend time designing a villain for the comic strip. After the assignment is complete, students can create a comic book cover (this can also be treated as a follow-up assignment).

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ? Understanding Comics and Making Comics by Scott McCloud ? Tim Smyth | | @historycomics ? Local comic book shops (They can be very helpful and want new readers!) ? Librarian (They know all things!)

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