Comic Book Cover
Comic Book Cover
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1. Project Goals (May 12)
1. Project Goals (May 12)
SWBAT:
Use a TABLET to DRAW and COLOR an original comic book cover ILLUSTRATION
Use the SHAPE TOOL & TYPE TOOL to create the LOGO, TITLE, & SUBTITLE
18 Class Days35 minutes a day of work time 10 1/2 Hours
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2. Create File (May 12)
2. Create File (May 12)
1. Load Photopea
2. File > New.
3. Follow example below to name your file correctly.
EXAMPLE:
Comic Book Cover Hooker Martina.psd
4. Select the PRINT and LETTER presets and click CREATE
3. Reference Image Folder for Sketch & Images (May 12)
3. Reference Image Folder for Sketch & Images (May 12)
Open your comic book planning file
Do screen shot of the ONE sketch you want to work off of
Paste it into your Comic Book Cover File and name it "Sketch"
SCALE it up so it FILLS the CANVAS (see left)
Create a FOLDER and name it "References" and DRAG your SKETCH layer into it
Lower the OPACITY of the References FOLDER to 40
Add any references you already downloaded for your drawing now or later.
4. Line Drawing Layer (May 12, 13, 16, 17)
4. Line Drawing Layer (May 12, 13, 16, 17)
Make sure you are drawing in the correct layer!
Create a new layer and name it "Main Action / Drawing"
Make sure it is not in the "References" Folder.
Use the BRUSH tool and create a BLACK lined drawing
Take your time to complete a DETAILED line drawing that looks CAREFULLY DONE. Trace reference images if you are having trouble doing drawings that look carefully drawn.
TABLET TIPS:
Zoom Keyboard Shortcut: ZEraser Keyboard Shortcut: EBrush Keyboard Shortcut: BOptions: "Stylus Pressure Controls Size" Options: Smooth 20% organic linesOptions: Smooth 0% for straight linesLeft & Right Brackets for Brush Size(Don't use a thick brush)Small Brush size for small detailsRest your hand on tablet for controlASK for HELP!
Make sure you are doing a LINE drawing and that it is detailed and neatly drawn.
You will add color later
5. Environment (May 18 & 19)
5. Environment (May 18 & 19)
If you didn't plan for an environment in your thumbnail sketch, you should add one in. This will add detail and depth to your drawing.
You can start by adding a HORIZON LINE. Add more details and you've got an environment! (See left)
Be sure to keep in mind that you will be adding your Title, Logo, and Subtitle and that you can overlap!
6. Add Color Background Color (May 20 & 23)
6. Add Color Background Color (May 20 & 23)
Work in SEPARATE layer(s) and add color
You can start be adding a background color ad a solid color or gradient.
7. Quick Trick for Filling in Closed Shapes (May 24)
7. Quick Trick for Filling in Closed Shapes (May 24)
If you have CLOSED shapes in your LINE DRAWING, you can make SELECTIONS with the MAGIC WAND tool and then quickly use the PAINT BUCKET or GRADIENT tool to QUICKLY FILL in with COLOR
Use your color theory learning to create CONTRAST & UNITY
8. Review Unity and Contrast of Color (May 26)
8. Review Unity and Contrast of Color (May 26)
Review Unity and Contrast of Color and consider using it in your cover.
You can create UNITY with a MONOCHROMATIC color scheme
You can also use ANALOGOUS colors to create UNITY and make things blend together.
You can create CONTRAST with COMPLEMENTARY colors.
9. Finish Coloring (May 27 & May 31)
9. Finish Coloring (May 27 & May 31)
Ask for help if it feels like it is taking a long time.
10. Tips for Working with Type (June 1 & 2)
10. Tips for Working with Type (June 1 & 2)
There are many great resources online with tips on how to make your type look and function better.
Here's a Link to a good one.
Take extra time to review the section about spacing (see left).
I like to recommend it as CREATING BORDERS of space around your text
11. Text and Shapes: Logo, Title & Subtitle - June 1, 2, 3
11. Text and Shapes: Logo, Title & Subtitle - June 1, 2, 3
Each line of text is in a separate text layer for easy transforming!
CHECK out the warp feature in the OPTIONS BAR
TIPS for TEXT
Choose a font that is easy to read
Don't use more than 3 different fonts in your whole cover. 2 different fonts is often best.
When possible, scale graphics and text so that they are the same width.
TIP for MULTIPLE lines of TEXT: Make separate Type layers and transform them individually.
Ask for help!
TIPS for SHAPES
Use shape tools!
Edit Fill, Stroke Color and Stroke Thickness of already drawn shapes:
Have both the shape layer and the shape tool selected
Change the settings in the options bar as needed
Rasterize and erase parts of shapes if you want to!
About Rasterizing
Type layers and Shape tool layers are vector graphics. You can convert them into pixels by rasterizing them.
Layer > Rasterize.Once rasterized, you can edit the layers with all the Photopea tools like the Eraser, Lasso, Brush, etc.
You can make your lettering look 3D with the Bevel and Emboss layer style option.
Peer Review
Peer Review
Include a
Peer Review
Open your assignment in PHOTOPEA and the PRIVATE COMMENTS window in the Google Classroom assignment posting.
SWITCH SEATS with a classmate so that you can review each others' work and give feedback.
LOOK at your classmates WORK and the RUBRIC. Include one COMPLIMENT and one SUGGESTION BASED on the RUBRIC below . Also include your NAME (See example, right)
Make sure your PEER does the SAME for you. Check that the peer review they wrote is BASED on the RUBRIC. If it is NOT, ask them to EDIT it so you will not lose points.
If you are having trouble getting someone to do a peer review, let me know
Sample Peer Review:
Your writing should be based on the RUBRIC BELOW in order for your classmate to get the full 5 points.Sample Peer Review:
Nice job making NEAT selections! Don't forget to CROP the image. - Ms. Hooker
CROPPING and NEATNESS are both mentioned on RUBRIC
23. Reflection
23. Reflection
Include a Reflection & Self-Grading
Also include a REFLECTION: What were you SUCCESSFUL at? What did you STRUGGLE with?
Finally add what GRADE you think you deserve.
Rubric
Rubric
5 points ---FILE SET UP: The file NAME and image SIZE were set up correctly.
5 points ---SCREENSHOT of SKETCH: A SCREENSHOT of a sketch was pasted in and scaled up.
15 points ---LINE DRAWING: A NEAT and DETAILED line drawing was CAREFULLY done in a BLACK..
10 points ---ENVIRONMENT: The drawing includes a detailed and carefully drawn environment
20 points ---DRAWING COLOR: The drawing was neatly and carefully colored with at least 1 GRADIENT.
5 points ---LOGO: The LOGO was created with Shape Tools and the Type Tool. The TEXT was SIZED and formatted so that there are mostly EVEN BORDERS of SPACE around it. The logo is at the TOP of the COVER
10 points ---TITLE: The TITLE was created with Shape Tools and the Type Tool. The TEXT was SIZED and formatted so that there are mostly EVEN BORDERS of SPACE around it. The SPELLING, PUNCTUATION, and CHARACTER SPACING are perfect. The title is at the TOP of the COVER
5 points ---SUBTITLE: The SUBTITLE was created with Shape Tools and the Type Tool. The TEXT was SIZED and formatted so that there are mostly EVEN BORDERS of SPACE around it. The SPELLING, PUNCTUATION, and CHARACTER SPACING are perfect.
10 points ---FINAL COLORING: The LOGO, TITLE & SUBTITLE were carefully colored.
5 points --- REFLECTION and SELF-GRADING: Private comment with reflection and self-grading is included
5 points --- PEER REVIEW: is included in the Private Comments section of the GC assignment posting.
5 points --- TIMELY COMPLETION: The assignment is completed no later than a week past the due date
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NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks
NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks
• Art Making
• Developing Art Literacy
• Making Connections Through Visual Arts
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning
Differentiation / Lesson Extension
Differentiation / Lesson Extension
...Students with different abilities can seek assistance from teacher, paraprofessional, or another student
...The students who finish early can ask a classmate if they need help or review
NYC VISUAL ARTS BENCHMARKS
• Developing Art Literacy
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning
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