graphic novel

 

In addition, review the following resources and examples. They will be very helpful for this assignment:

? The visual magic of comics: https://www.ted.com/talks/scott_mccloud_on_comics?language=en

? Six sites to create your own comics: https://mashable.com/2010/10/24/create-your-own-comics/

? Stripcreator. Make a comic: https://www.stripcreator.com/make.php

? Comic Life 3 (https://plasq.com/apps/comiclife/macwin/) this is a fantastic tool, you can use the free 30-days trial to develop your project.

? Basic elements of cartooning https://mikelickteig.hubpages.com/hub/Basic-Elements-of-Cartooning

? Example of a cartoon to teach History: https://www.pixton.com/comic/y48l1dtr

? Comics and graphic novels in the classroom: https://www.ncte.org/magazine/archives/122031

? Teaching with graphic novels: https://www.slj.com/2014/09/books-media/the-graphic-advantage-teaching-with-graphic-novels/#_

? Example of a graphic novel: https://www.ecu.edu/cs-lib/trc/upload/Gene_Yang_article.pdf

Note: If you are working on a comic or cartoon, they need to include at least 6 scenes.

If you are working on a graphic novel, it has to include at least 3 pages

Elements of your project:

In addition to your project, you need to develop a 1-2 pages individual reflection explaining how the cartoon/comic/graphic novel you created embodies the principles and elements of media literacy; and how you can use it in the classroom to support learning. You need to address the following:

? Title of your comic/cartoon/graphic novel

? Your target audience and grade level.

? The instructional design process you followed to develop the assignment

? The lesson you are trying to teach

? How your project can be used for teaching or supporting a classroom lesson, and the importance of using comics/cartoons/graphic novels in the classroom.

? The principles and elements of visual/media literacy and/or Mayer’s multimedia principles that you employed for the assignment.

? Your own definition of comics, cartoons, and graphic novels, the differences between them and their unique educational affordances.

? Reflection about challenges completing the assignment.

After you finish your project, you will upload your project and individual reflection into your wiki in the proper section. Include a link to your project in the “My comic/cartoon/graphic novel” forum in CourseDen so your peers can view it. Even if you are working with a partner, both have to individually post your own URL.

Checklist for assessment:

Submitted a 1-2 pages individual reflection. 20 points

•Title of your comic/cartoon/graphic novel: (1 point)

•Your target audience and grade level: (1 point)

•The instructional design process you followed to develop the assignment: (4 points)

•The lesson you are trying to teach: (3 points)

•How your project can be used for teaching or supporting a classroom lesson (instructional strategy), and the importance of using comics/cartoons/graphic novels in the classroom: (3 points)

•The principles and elements of visual/media literacy and/or Mayer’s multimedia principles that you employed for the assignment: (3 points)

•Your own definition of comics, cartoons, and graphic novels, the differences between them and their unique educational affordances: (2 points)

•Reflection about challenges completing the assignment: (3 points)

Created your own comic, cartoon, or graphic novel (with 6 scenes, or 3 pages) 30 points

? The comic/cartoon/novel simplifies a complex idea, and the story and character(s) allow the reader to understand the topic (5 points)

? At least 6 scenes/3 pages are included (3 points)

? The story contains creative key details that contribute to transmit the intended message (5 points)

? Characters show movement throughout the story (5 points)

? The story is organized and the dialogs follow a logical sequence (5 points)

? The comic/cartoon/novel contains an appropriate amount of dialogue (5 points)

? Text is free of grammatical errors (2 points)