1. APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROCESS AND PRACTICES INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIALIST CARTOON AND COMIC PROJECT BRIEFS

2. CRITICALLY REFLECT ON ISSUES WITHIN THE COMIC INDUSTRY AND YOUR ABILITY TO WORK USING YOUR OWN INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP A BRIEF

3. PRESENT YOUR PROJECT AND IDEAS TO THE COHORT AND STAFF IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER

4. DEMONSTRATE YOUR OWN SPECIFIC VISUAL STYLE AND IMPLEMENT THEM WITHIN THE PROJECT TO REFLECT THE INTENDED AUDIENCE.

5. DEMONSTRATE YOUR ABILITY TO EXPERIMENT WITH A RANGE OF ALTERNATIVE POSSIBILITIES TO ARRIVE AT A CLEAR CONCLUSION TO ANSWER THE PROJECT BRIEF.

6. USE APPROPRIATE METHODS OF COMMUNICATION TO PASS INFORMATION AND IDEAS WITHIN A SMALL GROUP AND BE ABLE TO WORK UNDER YOUR OWN INITIATIVE TO ACHIEVE THE END GOAL

100% coursework-

You will present for assessment a body of work as outlined in the module information pack.
This will include a research file containing sketch books and layout pads with appropriate annotated research and developmental work that demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of your chosen specialism within cartoon and comics.
You will also provide evidence of your ability to work alongside members of the cohort to produce appropriate design response, taking into account a specific target audience.
Finished visuals presented to a professional standard.

LO 1,2,3,4,5,6

This module looks in more depth at how cartoons communicate visually with their audience, taking into account the art in its many diverse forms. It deals with methods of work that the student may encounter while in the work place. The structure of how narrative, story and communication all play a part in the industry. It is also designed to provide a platform for specialisation in this semester. You will be asked to consider the direction your studies may take in the future (level 6). With staff guidance you will draw on knowledge and experience gained so far to select/write project briefs that exploit areas you have shown ability and understanding in.
This is to gain confidence within the subject and begin to develop your own personal 'style' and visual language within your chosen specialism.

This module looks in more depth at how cartoons communicate visually with their audience, taking into account the art in its many diverse forms.

Project work will provide the framework through which learning will take place; it will integrate the practical with the theoretical and the technical aspects of your design specialism. There will be studio work, including introductory seminars/lectures, followed by group tutorials and crits to present findings/visuals.
Life drawing will be available to all students to support the development of drawing and visualizing skills.

Beiman, N. 2007. Prepare to Board. Creating Story and Characters for Animated Features and Shorts. Focal Press London
McCloud, S. 2000. Reinventing Comics. How Imagination and Technology Are Revolutionizing an Art Form. Perennial (Harper Collins) New York.
McKenzie, A. 2005. How to Draw & Sell Comic Strips. (3rd Edition) Titan Books. London
Williams II, F.E. 2009. The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics. Watson-Guptill Publications NY.
Bruce, H 2018. 100 Online Art Marketing Tips. Harper Design: Kindle Edition

Huff, C 2016. How to Sell Your Art Online. Harper Design: Kindle Edition
Comic-Con 2009. Comic-con: 40 years of artists, writers, fans and Friends. Chronicle Books

Studio workspace and seminar room with digital projector and computer facilities
Computer workshops
Subject specific modulettes will be timetabled where necessary
Life drawing studio
Library
Internet access
Experimental print workshop resources for media experimentation
Software: Creative Suit CS5; Painter
A3 printer A3 Scanner, Wacom Tablets, Cintiq Tablets
Colour printer (computer workshop CW1 + 2)
Screenprint facilities
Craft workshops
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Budget for a fully funded trip including hotel and travel to comic con. Approx £300-400 per student