Comic Strip
Project
Grade 8
Grade 8
Objective
Students
will write a fictional story creating a conflict and resolution, applying
sequential writing, using action verbs, and descriptive language, in a comic
strip format with original artwork.
Directions
10 frame
minimum.
Step 1:
Decide what your story will be about.
What’s your big idea or theme? Think about how long your comic
will be and the style that fits into your theme. For example, superhero comics
often use colourful, flashy art; funny comics use simple black and white line
art and exaggerated expressions.
Step 2:
Create an outline and a character web for your main character.
How many characters will you need? What will happen to them?
What’s your setting? Start thinking about how each event will be developed in
one or more frames.
Step 3: Experiment with drawing your characters.
What
should your characters look like? Draw rough sketches of your character in
different situations and with different expressions.
Step 4:
Create a first draft layout showing every frame with rough sketches and speech
bubbles.
Not all frames have to be the same size or shape. Small frames can
help you create a faster pace while larger frames emphasize important scenes.
You will be showing your rough draft to peers for feedback and editing.
Step 5: Create a final draft.
In each panel, word balloons should be read from left to right, top to bottom, like a regular story. Write the dialogue first and then draw the balloon to fit the words. Don't try to make the words fit into a balloon that's too big or too small.
Step 6: Print your dialogue neatly in your speech bubbles.
Now you're ready to draw your characters and setting around the balloons. Use pencil or ink. Using dark lines or shapes can make your comic more moody. Action lines can add excitement and tension. You may want to add colour.
In each panel, word balloons should be read from left to right, top to bottom, like a regular story. Write the dialogue first and then draw the balloon to fit the words. Don't try to make the words fit into a balloon that's too big or too small.
Step 6: Print your dialogue neatly in your speech bubbles.
Now you're ready to draw your characters and setting around the balloons. Use pencil or ink. Using dark lines or shapes can make your comic more moody. Action lines can add excitement and tension. You may want to add colour.
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