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In class, when we began to look at and read web comics, I was really inspired by Scott McCloud’s “the right number part one and two.” The way this comic zoomed in on each panel to pull the viewer into … Continue reading →

When I began to think about my Comic poster for project two, I did not know the kind of story I wanted to tell, but I knew the layout I wanted to use. I chose to have 4 panels in … Continue reading →

When I visited the Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) on Tuesday in class, I found examples for both the use of line, and the use of interdependent words and images in a comic. For my example of line, I … Continue reading →

For my Graphic Novel, I chose to read V For Vendetta, written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd (with additional art by Tony Weare). I chose this novel because I have actually seen the movie and I thoroughly … Continue reading →

  When I began on my digital comic collage, I wasn’t sure how I wanted to portray my idea, but I did know that I wanted to use items from my everyday life, whether that be a hair scarf, lip … Continue reading →

Design elements and principles are the basics that make up what art and design are. Included in this is comics, or Graphics Novels, such as our class readings, “Understanding Comics” by Scott McCloud. As an artist, Scott McCloud is very … Continue reading →

When our class visited the CDSC on Thursday, September 5, 2019, I brought with me a floral hair scarf, a scrunchie, a small skincare bag, and a few small fake plants. I chose these materials because of the fun patterns … Continue reading →

Comics have long been known for being the medium for ‘children.’ As you look deeper into what a comic can be, you can learn that a comic or graphic novel can be just as intellectual as any other written text, … Continue reading →