TZE YING'S
PORTFOLIO
ARCHITECTURE AND COMIC (ARC60903)
Project 1: Making Comics
Most of us have only a surface understanding of comics, and its full potential as a narrative medium has yet to be fully explored. Project 1 is a quick study on the possibilities and different permutations of the comic book art form.
1. Understand the staggered processes typical to producing a comic, and be able to plan and manage the organized production of their own work
2. Produce a series of sequential art monographs on a specific topic/ subject related to Architecture, with consideration on how the style of art presentation reflects architectural notions of detailing, spaces, proportions and themes.
Learning Outcomes
Project: 2: The Architecture of Comics
Comics are built to tell stories, and stories are told to represent abstract ideas and concept, convey histories and backgrounds, and to show examples of idealized characters or behaviors. This project seeks to find subjects the students are already familiar with (architecture, design, culture, buildings) and frame a short narrative to communicate their idea through the medium of comics. This includes designing backdrops, characters, story lines and layouts, within the limitations of an 12 page black and white comic medium. Design elements should complement the story adaptation, and the concept should be packaged and presented professionally.
The objectives of this project are as follows:
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To identify elements of narrative in a story and to replicate/reinvent it for a new setting
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To assemble a simple “pitch” package comprising of story, characters and setting design elements
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To develop skills in communicating the above in a spoken and visual presentation