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