DIGI 345 - Comics and Storyboarding

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

DIGITAL ARTS

Description:

This course explores the art of cartooning and storyboarding. It introducing the components of sequential art, and explores visual narrative theories and techniques. Students focus on observational and interpretive drawing skills and apply them to visual storytelling. Students break down ideas and scenes sequentially to promote compelling narrative. Students will learn how characters are constructed and integrated into graphic composition, and use a hands-on approach to increase their knowledge of how these skills apply to comic book, animation and motion picture fields. The will develop the fundamental skills of design for time-based media beginning with basic conceptual scripting and storyboarding techniques and ending with the creation of an "animatics" prototype. The art of visual storytelling is explored from both abstract and representational points of view, with applications ranging from comic books to cinema and character animation. Prerequisites: DIGI 220. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Use visual elements for effective story telling. (2) Use storyboards to plan films and animation. (3) Create compelling narrative through the relationship of pictures placed in sequence. (4) Balance verbal and visual story telling. (5) Use principle of closure between various panel and shot transitions for effective storytelling. (6) Develop their ability to draw from invention. (7) Work in various formats of sequential art including: comic books, comic strips, and story boards.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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