Your proposal should offer an account of the story, its main characters or themes, and explain if the final comic will be a complete story or a scene from a much longer narrative. Having explained the main themes of the story you should then choose TWO technical aspects in the construction of a visual narrative that you will use to express these themes. For example, if your comic involves a dynamic action sequence you might explain the page layout you have chosen together with the shape and size of the panels; or how the relationship between text and image might relate to the chosen layout. To assist with this explanation you may refer to examples from comics you have read in which a cartoonist/comics creator uses similar methods to produce the required effect. The comic might for instance have a very irregular panel construction and use the rhetorical style. Alternatively you may be drawn to the use of colour, or an interesting use of text, either in speech balloons and captions, or in the way text is integrated into the overall visual scheme. There, is, of course no reason why you cannot refer to or write a comic that deploys a very regular panel construction if you wish to explain how the regularity of panels is a narrative effect that would work well for you.Your final comic will be between 6-8 pages in length so you should try to give some indication of how the story/excerpt will develop over these pages. As this is the very early stages of this creative work you are not tied to anything you set out here. The exercise is simply to ensure you begin to think about the project and to primarily demonstrate to me that you have a grasp of the key techniques in the medium of comics. It is expected that you will focus on TWO components in the language of comics around which to base your discussion. This means that the proposal can centre on the use of panels, one particular page that you feel is central to the effect you wish to create, or even the evolving narrative. However, after an initial account of the story, themes and characters this should NOT be a descriptive piece of writing. You are expected to write analytically about a key element of you comic’s visual narrative. The point is to clearly state what your intention is, explain how you will realise it, and then provide an example from a comic you have read to show how the technique has been used effectively before.By all means include skeleton page layouts or quick illustrations, if you wish. However, it is not necessary in order to get a good mark. You may also add images from comics that may have inspired ideas you want to deploy or adapt.You should treat this as an academic essay and use scholarly materials in support of your argument, which you should then fully reference with an accompanying bibliography. I would expect to see a minimum of 3 references.

Write an original comic proposal (the format is as follows)1. **Introduction**: First introduce the concept of your comic. This should include a brief overview of the story, main characters and themes. Also, please specify whether the comic is a complete story or a scene within a longer narrative.2. **Technical Aspects**: Select two technical aspects of comic design that you will focus on. This could be anything from page layout, panel structure, narrative style, or the relationship between text and images. Explain why you chose these aspects and how they will help convey the theme of your story.3. **Examples**: Refer to examples in other comics that use techniques similar to the one you plan to use. This will help clarify your point and show that you understand how to use these techniques effectively in comic design.4. **Story Development**: Indicate how the story will develop for pages 6-8 of the manga. This doesn't have to be detailed, but should give a sense of the overall narrative arc.5. **Analytical Discussion**: After introducing the story, themes, and characters, write down analytically the key elements of the comic's visual narrative. This should not be a descriptive essay, but rather an analysis of how you plan to use certain techniques to achieve the desired effect.6. **Intent and Implementation**: Clearly state what your intention is, explain how you will achieve it, and then provide an example from a comic you read that shows how the technique has been used effectively before.7. **References**: Include at least three references to academic material that support your argument. These should be fully cited through the accompanying bibliography.8. **Optional Additions**: If you wish, you can add framed page layouts or quick illustrations to help visualize your ideas. You can also add comic images that inspire you.Remember, the purpose of this proposal is to demonstrate your understanding of the key techniques of the comics medium and to show that you have begun to think thoughtfully and analytically about your project.

Proposals describe a story, main character, or theme, and explain whether the final comic will be a full story or a scene within a longer narrative. After explaining the themes of the story, choose two technical aspects to express those themes when constructing the visual narrative. For example, comics involve dynamic sequences of actions that explain your chosen page layout and the shape and size of panels; or how the relationship between text and images relates to the chosen layout. To help explain this, refer to examples from comics you've read where cartoonists/manga creators use similar methods to produce the desired effect. For example, a comic may have a very irregular panel structure and use a rhetorical style. Or maybe be drawn to the use of color or the playful use of text, whether in the speech balloons and titles, or the way the text integrates into the overall visual scheme.The final comic length will be between 6-8 pages, so one should try to give some indication of how the story/excerpt will develop over those pages. Focus will be on two components in the language of comics as the basis for the discussion. This means that the proposal can focus on the use of panels, specific pages that you feel are critical to the effect you wish to create, or even an evolving narrative. However, after an initial description of the story, themes, and characters, this should not be a descriptive essay. Analytical writing on the key elements of a comic's visual storytelling is required. The point is to clearly state what your intent is, explain how you're going to achieve it, and then provide an example from a comic you've read that shows how the technique has been used effectively before.Be sure to include framed page layouts or quick illustrations if you wish. However, this is not necessary in order to get good grades. You can also add images from comics that might inspire ideas you want to deploy or adapt.You should treat it as an academic paper and use scholarly material to support your arguments, which you should then cite adequately through the accompanying bibliography. I expect to see at least 3 references.

Proposal for original comicThis piece of assessment asks you to write a proposal for the original comic you will submit for assignment 3. This will help you get started and show me that you have understood some of the theoretical tools and language presented to you in the first five weeks of the course relating to page layout or design, panel construction, narrative, and image/word relations.You are expected to ultimately focus on TWO specific aspects of your comic’s design, but feel free to refer to any component in the technical organization of the story being told.Word length: 1000 words. Percentage of total mark for the paper: 20%Deadline for submission via Canvas: midnight, Monday 28th August 2023.A sample proposal is here Download here.Your proposal should offer an account of the story, its main characters or themes, and explain if the final comic will be a complete story or a scene from a much longer narrative. Having explained the main themes of the story you should then choose TWO technical aspects in the construction of a visual narrative that you will use to express these themes. For example, if your comic involves a dynamic action sequence you might explain the page layout you have chosen together with the shape and size of the panels; or how the relationship between text and image might relate to the chosen layout. To assist with this explanation you may refer to examples from comics you have read in which a cartoonist/comics creator uses similar methods to produce the required effect. The comic might for instance have a very irregular panel construction and use the rhetorical style. Alternatively you may be drawn to the use of colour, or an interesting use of text, either in speech balloons and captions, or in the way text is integrated into the overall visual scheme. There, is, of course no reason why you cannot refer to or write a comic that deploys a very regular panel construction if you wish to explain how the regularity of panels is a narrative effect that would work well for you.Your final comic will be between 6-8 pages in length so you should try to give some indication of how the story/excerpt will develop over these pages. As this is the very early stages of this creative work you are not tied to anything you set out here. The exercise is simply to ensure you begin to think about the project and to primarily demonstrate to me that you have a grasp of the key techniques in the medium of comics. It is expected that you will focus on TWO components in the language of comics around which to base your discussion. This means that the proposal can centre on the use of panels, one particular page that you feel is central to the effect you wish to create, or even the evolving narrative. However, after an initial account of the story, themes and characters this should NOT be a descriptive piece of writing. You are expected to write analytically about a key element of you comic’s visual narrative. The point is to clearly state what your intention is, explain how you will realise it, and then provide an example from a comic you have read to show how the technique has been used effectively before.By all means include skeleton page layouts or quick illustrations, if you wish. However, it is not necessary in order to get a good mark. You may also add images from comics that may have inspired ideas you want to deploy or adapt.You should treat this as an academic essay and use scholarly materials in support of your argument, which you should then fully reference with an accompanying bibliography. I would expect to see a minimum of 3 references.10% either way applies to the word count.You can choose any referencing system that works for you and that you are familiar with.Extensions can be applied for, but will only be given for family bereavement or major family disruption, or for a period of illness supported by a medical certificate.Please ensure all of your work is saved/copied to a flash drive or to the cloud. Loss of or corruption of work is not a reason for an extension.

Weaving these themes together, you can construct a 1,500-word essay that not only reviews the readings, but also synthesizes their ideas into a compelling argument about the power of comics as a medium to express and address social issues , taking into account all aspects of time, space, page layout and style.**1. "Alternative Comics: Emerging Literature"** - **Main Argument/Theme**: This article may discuss the emergence of alternative comics as a literary form that challenges traditional notions of storytelling. - **Examples/Case Studies**: Although no specific examples are provided, the text may mention famous alternative comics artists and their works to support the argument.**2. “Chapter 4 ‘The Battle in the Comic Ocean’: EC’s Invisible Man and ‘Judgment Day’s’ Jim Crow Future!” ** - **Main Argument/Theme**: This chapter explores how EC Comics, specifically the story "Judgment Day!," addressed issues of racial and social injustice during the Jim Crow era. - **Example/Case Study**: This chapter may analyze the narrative, visuals, and themes in "Judgment Day!" to illustrate his argument.**3. "Cartoons and Illustrations of the Krum Family's Dirty Laundry"** - **Main Argument/Theme**: This article explores the use of caricature and illustration in comics created by members of the Crumb family, highlighting how these elements contributed to the family's unique style. - **Examples/Case Studies**: Specific works by Robert Crumb and other family members can be discussed to demonstrate their unique cartooning and illustration skills.**4. “Japanese Visual Culture: An Exploration of the World of Manga and Anime”** - **Main Argument/Theme**: This article explores the global impact of Japanese visual culture, focusing on manga and anime, and how they transcend cultural boundaries. - **Example/Case Study**: It may reference a specific manga series, anime film, or cultural phenomenon that highlights the global influence of Japanese visual culture.**5. “Comics and Language: Reimagining Critical Discourse on Form”** - **Main Argument/Theme**: This reading discusses the intersection of comics and language, demonstrating the need to reevaluate the critical discourse surrounding comics. - **Examples/Case Studies**: The text may present examples of comics that challenge traditional language norms and employ innovative language and narrative techniques.To create a cohesive essay, you could explore how these readings intersect around the theme of "Comics as a Medium of Social Commentary and Expression." You might say that comics, whether alternative or mainstream, are powerful tools for addressing social issues and communicating complex ideas. You can make connections between these readings based on the following common themes:1. **Narrative and Social Commentary**: "Judgment Day!" The Crumb family's work uses narrative and visuals to comment on social issues, including race and culture.2. **Visual Communication**: Discuss how visual elements, such as comics and illustrations (as shown in Reading 3) and Japanese comics and animation (as shown in Reading 4), are central to the media’s ability to convey information.3. **Language and Innovation**: Explore innovative uses of language and narrative techniques that challenge traditional storytelling norms in comics (as discussed in Reading 5).4. **Alternative Comics vs. Mainstream Comics**: Compare and contrast how alternative comics (as mentioned in Reading 1) and mainstream comics such as EC Comics (as mentioned in Reading 2) engage in social commentary and storytelling.

Expand the following fragment to 1500 words**Title: Comics as a Medium of Social Commentary and Expression****introduce**Comics is often underestimated as pure entertainment, but it has proven itself to be a powerful medium for addressing and expressing complex social issues. This article will explore how the readings provided illuminate the ability of alternative and mainstream comics to serve as platforms for communicating and addressing social issues. We will weave together themes of narrative, visual communication, language, and the dichotomy between alternative and mainstream comics to illustrate how comics transcend the traditional boundaries of time, space, page layout, and style to become a source of social commentary and expression Powerful tool.**Narrative and Social Commentary**A common thread throughout the reading is the role of comics in conveying social commentary through narrative and visuals. "Judgment Day!" from EC Comics (discussed in Chapter 4) exemplifies this concept. The story confronts issues of racial and social injustice during the apartheid era, using compelling narrative and impactful visuals to address these pressing issues. This example shows how comics can effectively engage with social issues through storytelling.Likewise, as explored in the article about their work, the Crumbs' comics used narrative and visual elements such as comics and illustrations to comment on various social issues. While no specific examples of their work are provided, it's clear that their unique style lends itself to social commentary. This emphasizes the idea that comics, through their narrative and visual components, serve as a medium for expressing and addressing complex social issues.**Visual Communication and Global Impact**The visual elements in comics play a key role, transcending language and cultural barriers. This interpretation of Japanese visual culture emphasizes how manga and animation achieved global influence as forms of manga and animation. With their unique visual styles, these art forms have the ability to convey emotions, cultural differences and social messages to different audiences.At the same time, the Crumb family's use of comics and illustrations demonstrates the visual power of comics. Their unique style acts like a visual language of its own, able to convey complex messages and social commentary without over-reliance on text. This is consistent with the idea that the visual elements of comics make it a versatile medium for addressing social issues.**Language and Innovation in Comics**The reading of "Comics and Language" emphasizes the innovative use of language in comics. This discussion highlights the ever-evolving nature of comics as a storytelling medium. Comics challenge traditional conventions of language and employ creative language and narrative techniques. This innovation extends to how comics address social issues. By reimagining language and narrative structure, comics offer new perspectives on complex social issues.**Alternative Comics vs. Mainstream Comics**The concept of alternative comics as an emerging literature is another topic that could be incorporated into the discussion. Alternative comics challenge traditional narrative norms and offer unconventional narratives and themes, making them fertile ground for unique ways of addressing social issues. On the other hand, mainstream comics like EC Comics’ Judgment Day! ”, showing that even within mainstream comics, comics can be a platform for engaging social commentary.**in conclusion**In summary, comics, whether alternative or mainstream, use narrative, visuals, language, and innovation to express and address social issues. "Judgment Day!" The Crumb family's work exemplifies the narrative and visual power of comics to convey social commentary. The global influence of Japanese comics and animation highlights the cross-cultural influence of comics through visual communication. Additionally, the continued evolution of language and narrative techniques in comics challenges traditional storytelling norms. Whether through alternative or mainstream comics, the medium has proven its unique ability to express and address complex social issues. As a result, comics became an important medium for social commentary and expression, transcending the traditional boundaries of time, space, page layout, and style.