Graphic Novels Syllabus
CURRICULUM
You will use your combined knowledge of storytelling, character design, figure drawing, and use of reference to design an original character for a graphic novel, focusing on visual style, personality, and backstory. This design should showcase a three dimensional character while following a unique, cohesive, artistic style.
You will use your combined knowledge of character design, figure drawing, one point perspective, panel art, and use of reference to draw a 2 page comic telling the story of a childhood fairytale. This design should showcase a full story, from start to finish, while following a unique, cohesive, artistic style.
You will use your combined knowledge of character design, figure drawing, one point perspective, typography, and use of reference to draw one comic book cover. You will choose any already existing character or story. This design should showcase either one character or group of characters while following a unique, cohesive, artistic style.
TEACHING MATERIAL
Orange High School 2024-Current