1. Unit 9: Planning your idea
L.O. – How can we plan the production of an original graphic novel or comic utilising our previous knowledge, understanding and research of the industry?

2. Task 2: Planning for an original graphic novel or comic idea   Learning Outcome 2: Be able to plan the production of an original graphic novel or comic

3. P3: Develop an original story to be told within the graphic novel or comic
The research you have carried out and the information about comics’ codes and conventions must be displayed in ideas
What does this mean we should include?
What if we decide to leave some expectations out or subvert them?

4. Your next blog entry is P3
Remember to use the correct titles!

5. (P3) You must develop a story for an original graphic novel or comic using the areas identified below.
Create a proposal for the content that includes:
Title, synopsis of the plot, narrative structure
Is it a graphic novel, comic, digital comic
Action and adventure, slice of life, crime and mystery, science fiction/fantasy, superheroes
Main character, additional characters (e.g. name, age, background, relationship to the narrative and main character, powers if relevant)
Target audience (e.g. age, gender, lifestyle, appeal of the graphic novel)
Type of publisher: established company (2000 AD, Marvel), self-publishing, internet
Copyright, intellectual property rights, slander, libel, royalties, violence, offensive language/behaviour/ material, representation, health and safety
Storyboarding for story flow

Remember: You are not just stating what, but why. (What is the intended effect on the target audience? What are the connotations of your ideas?)