1. Super Hero Comic Strips

2. Terms to Know Panel – the drawn lines, generally rectangular, that enclose a drawing and text in a story. Represents one segment of a story. Gutter – the space between the panels Splash page – the first page of a story, with a large introductory illustration. Title – the name of the story

3. Terms to know, cont…. Splash balloon – An outline around lettering done in a jagged shape. Credits – where all the names of the creators are.

4. Creating a Super Hero Male/Female Name Super Powers/Strengths Costume - cape, mask Alter ego

5. Male Super Heroes

6. Female Super Heroes

7. Creating a Villain (optional) Male, Female Name Powers/Strengths Alter ego costume

8. Villains

9. Plot Everything is normal; something bad happens; super hero comes to the rescue; happy/sad ending. Something bad happens; super hero comes to the scene; action scene; ending/to be continued... A portion of a continuous story

10. Story Boards Something is about to happen Something bad happens Action Ending or to be continued....

11. Story boards Something bad happens Action (super hero flies to the scene) Action (super hero fights the villain) Ending or to be continued... Splash page Panel 1 Panel 2 Panel 3 Panel 4 Title Credits

12. Panel 2 Alternative Story boards Panel 1 Panel 4 Panel 3 Panel 6 Panel 5 1 2 345

13. Splash Page – introduce your superhero

14. Environment (indoors, outdoors)

15. 2 Panels must have 1-pt. perspective

16. Interiors

17. Optional (more dynamic) 2 & 3 Pt. Perspective 2-pt. perspective3-pt. perspective

18. Dynamic Environments

19. 2 panels must have 2 full figures in an action pose

20. Dialogue bubbles Dialogue bubble Thought bubble Burst balloon Caption

21. Sound Effects

22. Student Examples

25. Rubric –worth 2 test grades Due – 4/21/12 Super Hero Comic Stripgrade Includes: Splash Page, Title, Credits, & @ least 4 panels Includes @ least 1 tree, 3 buildings with different architectural styles (2 different roofs, doors, and window styles each) Successfully uses 1-pt. Perspective in @ least 2 panels Correct Proportion, shape, and placement of Facial Features Successfully draws 2 full figures (head to feet) in an action pose using correct figure proportions, shape, & placement Shading – good use of 5 levels of value, showing the form of each object, & a definite source of light Creative & dynamic viewpoints and poses Creative Story Line Craftsmanship Total

26. Homework – 4/21/12 (Seniors - 4/15/12) 1. Super Hero Plan - 1 proportionally correct, muscular figure -design an outfit (tights, cape, boots, mask, etc.) - Color and shade - list name, super powers/strengths, and alter ego

27. Homework 2. Draw your superhero in an action pose (running, flying, jumping, kicking) – Must be proportionally correct and wearing its superhero outfit – @ least 2 limbs bent

28. Homework 3. Draw a room in 1-pt. perspective. -Window(s) must have ledges, artwork on walls -doors must have @ least a wood grain texture, a window, and a door knob -Rug -Furniture (table, sofa/chair) -must be colored and inked

29. Homework Free Draw Whatever your heart desires or you feel you would need to practice Be creative May use your experimental printmaking page (draw, glue things on top of print)