Snapshots, links & other materials for our 4-day residency…
PREP:
- Tools & Materials >> = Recommended comics-making supplies!
- “BEFORE” Prep Page >> = Videos & other intro links.
- School Book Order Forms >>
1-Sheet Mini-Comics
If you’d like to set up your own blank 1-sheet mini-comic before our class, here are a couple ways to do that:
DAY 1 NOTES (Salisbury Session #1)
SESSION 1: Let’s look at cartooning methods, & pencil some original pages of comics…
Marek’s intro cartoon: Sharing ideas, information, & imagination!
(K+1) 4-Panel Pages:
Marek’s mystery sample: Setting + Action + LEFT>RIGHT reading direction…
If you’re drawing more than one page, be sure to use a separate sheet of paper for each page (= draw on 1 side only!):
(2+3, 4+5) “Setting+Action+Result” 3-Panel Pages:
Margins + panel borders + F.A.S.T. storytelling tools:
Marek’s Example: Diary comic from a recent woods-walk:
If you’re drawing MORE pages: See sample page layouts HERE >>
DAY 2 NOTES (Webster Group 1)
An intro to basic cartooning methods, & penciling original pages of comics…
Marek’s intro cartoon:
(K+1) 4-Panel Pages:
Marek’s sample: Can you read the ACTION & SETTING?
(2+3, 4+5) “Setting+Action+Result” 3-Panel Pages:
Margins + panel borders + F.A.S.T. storytelling tools:
Marek’s Examples:
Migrating bird! (More about migrating birds in this mini-comic >>)
Morning Rabbit: (More about my backyard bird-buddies here >>)
If you’re drawing MORE pages: See sample page layouts HERE >>
DAY 3 NOTES (Webster Group 2)
(K+1) 4-Panel Pages:
Marek’s sample: Trying out a new character…
(2+3, 4+5) “Setting+Action+Result” 3-Panel Pages:
Margins + panel borders + F.A.S.T. storytelling tools:
Marek’s Examples:
Rabbit’s garden:
Rabbit’s veggie pals:
DAY 4 NOTES (Salisbury Session #2)
SESSION 2: Conferencing, editing, & inking our original pages, plus a look at publishing your own mini-comics!
FOLLOW-UP Links & Materials
Provided by email as needed! CONTACT >>
www.MarekBennett.com 