By the end of the lesson, you will understand key concepts in the construction of a graphic novel, including icons, gutters, closure, flow and composition, and thought and speech bubbles.
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Lesson duration is: 45 min
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Graphic Novel - Stripped
By the end of the lesson, you will understand key concepts in the construction of a graphic novel, including icons, gutters, closure, flow and composition, and thought and speech bubbles.
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Graphic Novel
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Graphic novels combine the following features:
images and text to tell a story
the construction of these elements is essential to the storytelling process.
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The main components of a graphic novel:
1. Icon(s)
2. Gutters
3. Closure
4. Flow and Composition
5. Thought and Speech Bubbles
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Definition of icons
images or symbols that represents something specific. It can be a character, object, or even an idea that conveys meaning quickly to the reader without needing a lot of explanation. For example, a simple smiley face could be an icon for happiness, or a superhero's mask might represent their identity. Icons help tell the story through pictures, making it easier to understand emotions and themes.
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Closure is the act of the reader filling in the gaps between panels to create a continuous narrative. It’s how the reader interprets what happens between the images.
They play a huge role in pacing and the flow of time.
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Speech bubbles
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Sorts of BUBBLES
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Flow & Composition
Definition:
Flow refers to how the reader's eyes move across the page, following the sequence of panels.
Composition is how the images are arranged to direct the reader's attention.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
