tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837670043115163742024-02-20T08:30:43.727-08:00COMICS 3Lighthouse Pilothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15818552883372650368noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2183767004311516374.post-41349712270501435552013-10-09T12:45:00.001-07:002013-10-09T12:45:00.269-07:00Helpful Lettering Tips!<a href="http://www.blambot.com/grammar.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.blambot.com/grammar.shtml</a>Lighthouse Pilothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15818552883372650368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2183767004311516374.post-90256294449285073962013-08-27T00:42:00.002-07:002013-08-27T00:42:17.889-07:00Comic 3 schedule<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Comic 3 schedule<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Whether you’re starting a comic from
scratch or incorporating old material into a new story, establishing your page
layouts early on will help you avoid any page count pitfalls. It is strongly advised that you limit your
new page count to 16 pages and keep reworks of previous pages to a
minimum. All additional, pre-existing
material must also be kept within 8 page increments. As stated in the syllabus, this comic must
conclude on the last page. It can be
part of a series in which future comics follow, but there should be a clear
ending to this chapter of your story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Proposal packet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Write a one page proposal
outlining your story and provide character bibles (consisting of character
sketches and bios) for at least 2 of your main characters. Working with characters or pages from Comics
2 is acceptable, but they must be collected neatly in a binder along with your
proposal and submitted at the same time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Comic Proposal Presentation<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Take the all of the materials
you’ve compiled for your proposal packet, and put together a 5 minute
PowerPoint presentation for the class.
Make sure to include an “elevator pitch” that consists of 1 or 2
concise, but descriptive sentences.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Proposal packets and Comic
Proposal Presentation are due 9/3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Now, create a schedule for
your completing your comic. It is
required that you pencil all of your pages first to insure consistent quality.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">*Schedules are due 9/3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Sample:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Penciled pages are due 10/12<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">B&W comics<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Inks are due 11/19<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Lettering due 11/16<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Grayscale or color comics<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Inks are due 11/2<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Tones or colors are due 11/16<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Lettering due 11/16<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Storyboards<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Storyboard your comic with 2
to 6 small-scale page layouts per printed 8.5 x 11 page. It must be indicated which pages are
pre-existing and which pages are new.
This will map out your 16 new pages and help you prioritize what
pre-existing material to include, rework or exclude. Assemble these into a packet and make
multiple copies. Give one copy to me,
one copy to each of your classmates, and keep one copy in your binder.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Storyboards are due for
evaluation on 9/10<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Other Dates<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">InDesign demo and test
booklet scans are due on 10/10<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Working critique for Comic on
10/17<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Test booklet layout due on
10/22<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Working critique 10/31<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Working critique on 11/5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Working critique on 11/7<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Working critique on 11/12<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Working critique on 11/14<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Working critique on 11/26<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Pages uploaded by 12/5 (last
class)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Comics artist presentation on
12/5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Lighthouse Pilothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15818552883372650368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2183767004311516374.post-70585179733652024972013-08-27T00:41:00.002-07:002013-08-27T00:41:45.390-07:00IL410 Illustrated Story 3: Production and Publication<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>IL410 Illustrated
Story 3: Production and Publication<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Course Objectives<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Students develop a single
long-form story while learning professional comics production techniques,
including lettering, inking, coloring, and layout. The class culminates in the production and
publication of the story in pamphlet format.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Course Outcomes<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The
successful student will achieve the following course outcomes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">•
Students will produce a single comic that is 16 pages in length.<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">•
Students will successfully introduce characters, and conclude a story within
the set page limit.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">•
Students will master their individual approach to visual storytelling in a
single long-form story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">•
Students will demonstrate ability to prepare files for digital and print
publication.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Program Outcomes<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The
successful student will achieve the following course outcomes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">•
Students will learn to create engaging stories.<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">•
Students will produce narratives in various formats, including short-form,
long-form, and serialized.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">•
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the formal aspects of comics as a medium.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">•
Students will be able to competently craft representational images.<br />
• Students will demonstrate capability with media and techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">•
Students will produce evidence of an understanding of the methods of comics
production.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">QEP Outcomes</span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">T</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">he successful student will
achieve the following course outcomes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">•
Students will demonstrate the ability to write a resume.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">•
Students will demonstrate the ability to write a professional cover letter.<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">•
Students will demonstrate the ability to write an artist statement.<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">•
Students will demonstrate the ability to exhibit their work beyond the
classroom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">•
Students will demonstrate computer/software literacy applicable to their field.<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Students
will demonstrate the ability to research graduate education and job
opportunities in their field.<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">• </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Students
will demonstrate the ability to give a public presentation about their work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">•
Students will demonstrate the ability to research to stay current in their
field.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">• </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Students
will demonstrate knowledge of communication etiquette in their field.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Grading/Professionalism<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<h3>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
Comic (50%)<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Create,
prep, and print a comic book. The comic should include an original story
created for this class that is either 16 pages long (it can also include
pre-existing material, as long as you keep the page count to a multiple of 8).
The interior of the book may be black and white or color, but a front and back
cover should be designed in full color. The story may fit within a larger
narrative, but must be a complete story arc in itself—no cliffhangers or “To be
continued…” endings. <i>See the Comic Schedule handout for due dates</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">This course involves both
in-class and out-of-class assignments.
The Comic Project will be graded on <b>visual
storytelling </b>(the clarity of communication<b>), composition </b>(the picture plane of the individual comic panels), <b>page design </b>(the layout of the panels
and overall design of the page), and lastly,<b> presentation </b>(the chosen format and neatness of presentation).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Incomplete work is work that is not completed according to project
specifications and not completed for critique. Incomplete work is lowered by 15 points,
but can be raised 10 points upon completion.<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Late work is any work not presented at all at the scheduled time
for review or critique. Late work
receives zero points, but can be turned in before the next class with an
irreversible 10 point penalty. The
project is lowered an additional 10 points for each week it is late. It is the student’s responsibility to
present late work. The instructor
will not ask for it.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Projects are deducted 10 points when they do not adhere to assignment
guidelines. This is eligible for,
but not guaranteed a 10 point increase upon rework.<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Additional points may be deducted for imagery that is unclear,
compositional oversights, misspellings, or an unprofessional presentation.<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Every student is expected to participate in critique and to offer
both positive and negative feedback for a balanced and constructive
critique.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Project grades<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">A</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> = Exemplary work that meets or exceeds expectations with little
or no flaws.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">A 93 – 100<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">A- 90 – 92</span></i><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">B</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> = Good work that meets assignment expectation with some flaws.<br />
<i>B+ 87
– 89<br />
B 83 – 86<br />
B- 80 – 82<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">C = Average work that meets assignment expectations with several
flaws.<br />
<i>C+ 77
– 79<br />
C 73 – 76<br />
C- 70 – 72<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">D = Poor work that does not successfully meet assignment
expectations and has too many flaws.<br />
<i>D 60
– 69</i><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">F = Unacceptable work with many flaws that does not successfully
meet assignment expectations.<br />
<i>F 0
– 59</i><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Final Project Grades and Averaging<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">All
out-of-class comic projects are averaged together at the end of the course, and
comprise 50% of the grade for the semester.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">A =
4.0<br />
A- = 3.75<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> B+ = 3.5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> B = 3.25<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> B- = 3.0<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> C+ = 2.75<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> C = 2.5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> C- = 2.25<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> D = 1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> F = 0<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<h3>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Test
Book (25%)<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Familiarize
yourself with the process and potential pitfalls of print-on-demand comics by
preparing a short test booklet. Scan
pre-existing comics pages, either from earlier classes or from extracurricular
efforts. If necessary, adjust the files
sizes in Photoshop so that the pages will fit a standard print-on-demand book
size. Lay the book out in InDesign, output it as a high quality .pdf, and
upload it for print. Order a single copy of the book so that you can see the
final results. Make any necessary
adjustments if the book is not satisfactory and print an additional, revised
copy for my records.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Scanned
pages due: 10/10<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Book
layout due: 10/22<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Printed
book due: 11/5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Interview Presentation (25%)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Select
a comics creator as your subject. Contact the creator and see if they are
available for an interview. Your subject should most likely be a single creator
who writes and draws their own material, but if you choose a creative team, be
sure to interview all collaborators. Read at least two books by your subject
and write a report on each of them. Examine the storytelling techniques as well
as the artistic and production techniques used in the books. Search online for
interviews with your subject. Prepare a list of at least twelve solid questions
for your subject. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Subject
Selected and availability confirmed: 9/12<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Book
Report 1 (1000 words) due: 9/28.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Book
Report 2 (1000 words) due: 10/12.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Interview Questions due: 10/17.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then should you interview your subject. In addition to any personal curiosity
about this person, inquire after their creative, artistic, and technical
processes. Ask about influences for both story and art. See if you can get
photos of their workspace. From this interview and your earlier research,
prepare a10 minute PowerPoint presentation on your subject.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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due: 12/5.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The fifth absence reduces the final grade by 10 points (this can
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The student is automatically failed after 6 absences.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Absences during critique irreversibly lower the project grade 5
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Tardies<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Arriving late to class or leaving early can be marked as a tardy.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Three tardies equal one absence.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Being tardy for critique irreversibly lowers the project grade by
10 points<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">When possible and as soon as possible, notify your instructor of
impending tardies or absences. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Cell phones</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Make
sure that your cell phones are turned off during class. You may set your phone to vibrate if you have
an ongoing emergency (meaning birth, death, or catastrophic illness). DO NOT answer your phone in class. It’s rude.
In the event of an emergency call you may exit class and then answer or
return the call. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Music:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Headphones
are permitted, but ONLY during in-class work when I am not instructing and ONLY
if low enough that you can still hear me if I address you. Do not play music through the speakers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Media:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">I
don’t care if you occasionally check your email or watch someone’s bulldog
skateboard on YouTube, but it MUST NOT interfere with your work and it should
never be through the speakers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Contact<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The best way to contact me is
at smcdermott@mca.edu. Please give your
email a clear, descriptive subject line because I’m old and easily
confused. In turn, be sure to check your
MCA email account regularly because I will contact you if there are any last
minute changes to an assignment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Class Blog<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Additionally, there is a class blog at
mcaillsto3.blogspot.com. There you will
find digital copies of this syllabus, the class schedule, class assignments and
announcements concerning changes to assignments. Instructions will also be posted here in the
event of a class cancellation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Making Comics</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> Scott McCloud<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Drawing Words and Writing
Pictures</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
Jessica Abel, Matt Madden<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">1.)<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">T-Square<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Guide<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Metal,
cork-backed ruler (at least 12”, but 18” or 24” would be rule) – get it?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Triangles </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">(30/60/90°
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Mechanical pencil</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Waterproof black ink</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Lots of ink-drawing implements (nibs, brushes, technical pens,
felt-tips, Q-tips, sticks, <i>etc.</i></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Materials Binder<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Maintain a notebook or binder
in which you will keep any handouts presented in class (including this
syllabus), in-class exercises, and visual research from each project. Bring this binder to each critique and plan
on maintaining it through subsequent classes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Health and Safety<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">All students must comply with
health and safety regulations. Of
particular relevance to this class will be disposal of art materials. The classroom is provided with a sink, but
only water should be poured down the sink’s drain. All other materials should be collected for
appropriate processing. You will be
required to have an MSDS (material safety data sheet) with any and all
materials you bring to class. MSDS
sheets can be found online at DickBlick.com.
Keep the sheets with your materials when you bring them to class. Some materials require latex gloves, goggles,
or even masks. When using such materials
you will be required to take the necessary safety measures in class. If you have turned in MSDS for materials used
in a previous semester then you need only update existing supplies and record
any new materials you use in class this semester.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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