Illustration and Visual Narrative - Task 3: Graphic Novel
⭐ 25/9/2023 - 22/11/2023 (Week 10 - Week 11)
🎀 Yan Zhi Xuan | 0369425
💜 Illustration and Visual Narrative | Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media | Taylor's University
📚 Task 3: Graphic Novel
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Lectures
2. Instructions
3.1 Research
3.2 Idea & Sketches
3.3 Work Progress
3.4 Feedback
3.5 Reflections
3.6 Final Outcome
1. LECTURES
WEEK 10 (29/11/2023): GESTALT LAW & TRANSITIONS
Gestalt Law
1. Closure: Objects grouped together are seen as a
whole.
Fig. 1.4 Gestalt Law - Closure.
2. Continuity: See continuous and smooth-flowing lines rather than broken or jagged
ones.
Fig. 1.5 Gestalt Law - Continuity.
Scott McLoud’s Transitions
1. Moment-to-Moment
Fig. 1.6 Scott McLoud’s Transitions - Moment to Moment.
2. Action-to-Action
Fig. 1.7 Scott McLoud’s Transitions - Action to Action.
3. Subject-to-Subject
Fig. 1.8 Scott McLoud’s Transitions - Subject to Subject
4. Scene-to-Scene
Fig. 1.9 Scott McLoud’s Transitions - Scene to Scene.
5. Aspect-to-Aspect
Fig. 1.10 Scott McLoud’s Transitions - Aspect to Aspect.
6. Non-Sequitur
Fig. 1.11 Scott McLoud’s Transitions - Non-Sequitar.
2. INSTRUCTIONS
Task 3: Graphic Novel (20% - Individual)
Timeframe: Week 10 – Week 11
Deadline: Week 11
Fig. 2.1 Instructions.
Doc. 2.1 Module Information Booklet - Illustration & Visual Narrative
3. TASK 3: GRAPHIC NOVEL
3.1 RESEARCH
Introduction to Scoot McCloud's Theory on Transition (Summary)
Fig. 3.1.1 Scoot McCloud's Theory on Transition.
McCloud's theory on transitions in comics highlights the gutter as a crucial space for reader imagination, allowing creators to control pacing, rhythm, and emotional impact, forming a foundational aspect of comic theory.
Introduction to Digital Triptych
A digital triptych is a creative composition consisting of three distinct panels or images, derived from the traditional triptych format in art history. It uses digital tools and platforms to explore storytelling, convey themes, or present a cohesive visual narrative. Key elements include visual continuity, narrative potential, creative expression, and digital mediums. Digital triptychs can be used for sequential art narratives, thematic exploration, visual juxtaposition, and interactive elements. They can be used for storytelling, comic formats, and to explore complex ideas. The flexibility of digital tools allows artists to experiment with various styles and techniques, bringing their ideas to life in a visually engaging manner.
3.2 IDEA & SKETCHES
Transition Type for Each of the Three Panels (Specific moments or elements in the narrative)
Fig. 3.2.1 Sketches.
Description (Rationale)
I chose The Vanishing Hitchhiker as the urban legend for this task. Besides that, I chose Aspect-to-Aspect Transition because is distinctive in that it depicts multiple things occurring concurrently inside the same scene.
Panel 1: Before the turning point (Driving)
Panel 2: During climactic turning point (Disappearance and Empty Seat)
Panel 3: After the turning point (Close-Up of Driver's Reaction)
Fig. 3.2.2 Mood board & References.
3.3 WORK PROGRESS
Details of the Illustration
Fig. 3.3.1 Details of the Illustration.
Experiments with the Use of Colours
Fig. 3.3.2 Experiments with the Use of Colours.
Process Documentation in Adobe Illustration
Fig. 3.3.3 Process Documentation in Adobe Illustration.
Publishing on WebToon
Fig. 3.3.4 Publishing on WebToon.
3.4 FEEDBACK
My friend told me that I cannot use the frames of the previous task for the Before and After. I need to create new designs. Besides that, the lecturer also said we only need to choose one transition for the whole digital triptych.
3.5 REFLECTIONS
I learned that the usage of Scott McCloud's Theory of Transitions in "Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art" explores the language and artistry of comics through six types of transitions. These transitions guide readers through sequential art, influencing the pacing, flow, and emotional impact of the story. McCloud identifies six types: Moment-to-Moment Transition, Action-to-Action Transition, Subject-to-Subject Transition, Scene-to-Scene Transition, Aspect-to-Aspect Transition, and Non-Sequitur Transition. Each type of transition helps convey a sense of time passing, a dynamic action, a broader exploration of characters, a linear plot progression, and a more open-ended narrative structure. McCloud emphasizes the importance of the "gutter" or space between panels, where readers engage their imagination to bridge gaps between images.
Explanation for each panel, detailing the chosen transition and its significance in the narrative context. ✅
Submit the completed digital triptych via the designated platform. ✅
Include a brief. ✅
Clarity and effectiveness in using each transition to depict the sequential narrative. ✅
Coherence and visual storytelling across the three panels. ✅
Coherence and visual storytelling across the three panels. ✅
Artistic execution and presentation of the digital triptych. ✅
3.6 FINAL OUTCOME
Fig. 3.6.1 Final Outcome (digital triptych).
Fig. 3.6.2 WebToon.
Publishing Link on WebToon: https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/the-vanishing-hitchhiker/list?title_no=917671
Visual Storytelling - The Vanishing Hitchhiker
Panel 1 (Before the turning point) (Driving):
Transition Type: Aspect-to-Aspect Transition
Description: The first panel displays a lonely car driving down a lonesome roadway at night with a driver and a woman. The scene sets the stage for the urban legend, "The Vanishing Hitchhiker."
Panel 2 (During climactic turning point) (Disappearance and Empty Seat)
Transition Type: Aspect-to-Aspect Transition
Description: The hitchhiker, initially in the car, begins to drift away. Concurrently, the driver's demeanour shifts from confusion to surprise. The empty seat indicates the moment when the hitchhiker totally vanishes. This moment-to-moment transition intensifies the suspense, allowing the audience to experience the disappearance gradually.
Panel 3 (After the turning point) (Close-Up of Driver's Reaction):
Transition Type: Aspect-to-Aspect Transition
Description: The driver was shocked and frightened as he watched her disappear in the mirror.
4. REFERENCE LIST & BIBLIOGRAPHY
Understanding Comics. (2013) 'TRANSITION AND GUTTERS'. [Online]. Available at: https://understandingcomics177.wordpress.com/about/1-2/2-2/ [Accessed: 29 November, 2023].
Verity Lane Blog. (n.d.) 'ANIME DRIFTING CAR WALLPAPER'. Pinterest. [Online]. Available at: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/651896114837265136/ [Accessed: 29 November, 2023].
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