Graphic Novel - Stripped

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 - 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.

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