1. BIG Definition!
Comics (kom’iks) n. plural in form, used with a singular verb. 1. Juxtaposed pictorial and other images in a deliberate sequence, intended to convey information and/or to produce an aesthetic response in the viewer.

2. How to Read a Graphic Novel
Following the Action and Picking up the Cues

3. How to Read a Graphic Novel Page
Graphic novels are read left to right, just like traditional texts 3

4. Pages consist of a variety of elements
A Graphic Novel
Pages consist of a variety of elements
Panels: squares or rectangles that contain a single scene
Gutters: space between panels
Dialogue Balloons: contain communication between/among characters
Thought Balloons: contain a character’s thoughts
Captions: contain information about a scene or character
Sound Effects: visual sound clues i.e.. Boom! Pow! Zam! 4

5. Label the Page
Using the six (6) typical elements of a graphic novel page (listed on the prior slide), label the comic of the rock climbing girl.
You may draw arrows to the corresponding element or rewrite on the cartoon itself.
Be prepared to share.

7. Dialogue balloons are read left to right or top to bottom.1 4 2 3 5 7

8. Sometimes it can get a little more complicated…
On your note sheet, label the proper order for reading the page. (Use numbers to indicate.) 8

9. The basic left to right rule still applies to panels2 1 3 4 9

10. …and dialogue balloons as well2
…and dialogue balloons as well 1 3 4 5 6 7 10

11. Source: http://www.squidoo.com/colorexpert/
The Meaning and
Psychology of Color
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12. Green

13. Green Is the pervasive color
The natural greens are seen as tranquil and refreshing
Green is considered the color of peace and ecology
The physical and mental effects
* Soothing * Relaxing mentally as well as physically * Helps alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety * Offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony

14. Yellow

15. Yellow Shines with optimism, enlightenment, and happiness
Shades of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future
The physical and mental effects: * Mentally stimulating * Stimulates the nervous system * Activates memory * Encourages communication

16. Purple

17. Purple Provokes a sense of mystic and royal qualities
The physical and mental effects: * Uplifting * Calming to mind and nerves * Offers a sense of spirituality * Encourages creativity
Purple

18. Orange

19. Orange Fun and flamboyant orange radiates warmth and energy
The physical and mental effects: * Stimulates activity * Stimulates appetite * Encourages socialization

20. Red

21. Red Recognized as a stimulant
The physical and mental effects: * Increases enthusiasm * Stimulates energy * Encourages action and confidence * A sense of protection from fears and anxiety

22. Blue

23. Blue Is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed
Invokes rest and can cause the body to produce chemicals that are calming
The physical and mental effects: * Calming and sedate * Cooling * Aids intuition
Blue
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24. Brown

25. Says stability, reliability, and approachability
The physical and mental effects: * Feeling of wholesomeness * Stability * Connection with the earth * Offers a sense orderliness
Brown

26. White

27. White Projects purity, cleanliness, and neutrality
The physical and mental effects: * Aids mental clarity * Encourages us to clear clutter or obstacles * Evokes purification of thoughts or actions * Enables fresh beginnings

28. Black

29. Black Is authoritative and powerful Evokes strong emotions
The physical and mental effects: * feeling inconspicuous * a restful emptiness * mysterious evoking a sense of potential and possibility