IL 2715 - Sequential Art II

Credits: 3

Sequential Art II is the second half of Sequential Art I. Individual assignments augment the earlier course and extend the practical methods. Upon successful completion of this class, the student should have an increased knowledge of the process needed to complete a comic book project, as well as an increased understanding of storytelling, design, character development, and other basic illustration principles.

Prerequisites: IL 2710 - Sequential Art I

Course Learning Outcomes:

Develop a personal language of Sequential Illustration.
Practice compositional skills in pencil and ink.
Demonstrate advanced skills in sequential art.
Research the uses of storytelling techniques in sequential media.
Analyze the sequential art industry to identify trends and opportunities.

IL 2715 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Drawing Words and Writing Pictures: Making Comics: Manga, Graphic Novels, and Beyond, ISBN: 978-1596431317
Required Course Materials:
2H Pencil or Harder Lead

Eraser (Kneaded Recommended)

Sketchbook, approximately 9” x 12”

Tracing Paper 11” x 17” or larger

India ink

A variety of black ink markers or brush pens

Pen Nib Holder, 1 Crowquill and 1 Larger Holder

Pen Nib 1 Crowquill Hunt 100, 101, and 102 Recommended 1 Larger Speedball

SUGGESTED: Instead of plate bond paper, try an equivalent durable paper such as Borden and Riley’s #234 Bleedproof Paper for Pens 11”x17” or larger. For studies you can use cheap office or sketch paper

SUGGESTED: Instead of masking tape, use drafting tape to lessen chance of tearing your paper

IMPERATIVE: Access to Photoshop, Scanner, Adobe Acrobat

RECOMMENDED: Digital Tablet option, Intuos, Yiynova, or Cintiq

RECOMMENDED: Ames Lettering Guide

RECOMMENDED: Drafting table and T-square

RECOMMENDED: Round inking brushes (various sizes) or black ink brush pens