quiz 1 review- comic book art
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Quiz 1 Review-Comic Book Art
Unit 1-Introduction to
Comics
4 Types of ComicsSingle-panel Comic
A stand-alone cartoon, usually intended to provoke laughter, often called a “gag comic” (traditionally found in a newspaper or magazine).
Comic StripA usually humorous narrative sequence of cartoon panels (traditionally found in a newspaper or magazine).
4 Types of ComicsComic Book
A magazine with one or more comic strips, often with a sustained narrative
Graphic NovelSimilar structure to a comic book, but stories are more mature in nature
Comic GenresGenre- A category of artistic composition,
as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter
Thumbnail SketchesSmall, unfinished sketches used to
develop an idea
Character ProfileA general outline
that helps build your character’s personality
What information might it include?
Name, age, height, hobbies, etc.
Unit 2-Facial Features
Correct Facial ProportionsHead Shape-
◦ Like an up-side-down eggEyes-
◦ Halfway down the headNose-
◦ Halfway between eyes and chinMouth-
◦ Halfway between nose and chinEars-
◦ Between eyes and noseNeck-
◦ Starts where ears end
Correct Facial Proportions
3 Views of the FaceFront View ¾ View Profile View
Facial ExpressionsEyes- most important feature to
alterMouth- almost as important as the
eyesAll features can be exaggeratedWhen you change one facial
feature, if will effect the others!When trying to draw different
expressions, look in a mirror or use a reference image
Manga vs. Western Features
Manga = larger eyes, pointier chins
Manga Western
Character PortraitAn illustration of your character from the
shoulders-up, showing at least part of the face
Unit 3-The Basic Body
Correct Body ProportionsDefinition of
“Proportion”- part of the object compared to its whole (its general shape or form)
Average adult human = 8 heads tallAll body features have
certain proportionsYou can exaggerate
proportions in cartooning
Spine-Mannequin Technique
Helps the artist maintain accurate scale and proportion while creating body mass
Draw the spine (stick figure) then add the mannequin (shapes to build mass)
ForeshorteningWhen the body isn’t standing at attention,
limbs may look shorter than they would actually appear in real life and should be drawn as such
Unit 4-Costuming
Historical Timeline of Fashion
Ancient Times (Egypt, Greece, Rome)- Clothing was loose and flowing with lots of draping and minimal ornamentation
Historical Timeline of Fashion
Byzantines, Middle Ages- Heavier clothing; ruffles, capes; more detail
Historical Timeline of Fashion
15 – 19th Centuries- Elaborate styles; lavish materials powdered wigs; huge, flowing gowns; pants
Historical Timeline of Fashion
Modern Day- Depends on the decade; much less clothing!
Historical Timeline of Fashion
Superhero Fashion- Bright colors; shiny; symbols and letters; capes
Japanese Streetwear-Neon colors; cartoonish style; includes schoolgirl costumes
Fabric FoldsEvery time the
body moves, the clothing changes. Folds constantly morph, so there is not one correct way to draw a shirt or a sleeve. The form underneath makes the folds.
Model SheetA representation of your character showing
costuming and body design from different angles (front, profile or ¾ view, back)
Illustration Media / Materials
Micron PensFine point drawing and illustration pens that
provide the archival quality of Pigma inkDifferent numbers = different tip thicknesses01 (thin), 03 (medium), 05 (thick)
Prismacolor MarkersDouble-ended illustration markers that have
an advanced dye-based alcohol ink formulation
Use quick, even, and light strokes, and don’t press too hard
Leave white space on paper for highlightsLayer marks on top of one-anotherColorless Blender-
◦ used to soften the edge between two different colors
Bristol BoardHeavy, high-quality paper used for
illustratingSmooth texture allows markers to blend
easily
Sketchbook Assignments:Panel Layout Strategies
Panel Shot StylesWays of laying
out a panel creatively
From Comic Strip HW Assignment
Close-up
Extreme Close-up
Medium Shot
Long Shot
Split-Screen
Dutch Tilt
6 Transitions Strategies for transitioning between panels From Jack & Jill HW Assignment
6 Transitions