Before we start, read 2 dialog-less graphic novels (we will have in class discussion on these works – be ready to talk about them in class):

“Gods’ Man” by Lynd Ward
“Haunter” by Sam Alden (links to Part 1, Part 2 – or, PDFs found under “Files” on Canvas)

and look at https://tuinderlusten-jheronimusbosch.ntr.nl/en

Why are we doing this?

Before we move onto multi-page graphic novels, we’re going to each create a single-page dialog-less narrative to get a better understanding of creating narrative moments and establishing an environment. This project will also provide a chance to further practice using color pastels, composition skills, and color theory.

How are we doing this?

1. Everyone will keep a dream journal for 1 week. This can be written notes or small thumbnail sketches. You have to show evidence of recording your dreams (I won’t be reading them thoroughly for privacy reasons, but I expect to see a clear week’s worth of effort put forth).
2. Using your dreams as source material, make 3 rough sketches of your dialog-less dream story / narrative / event / environment in a single, large drawing – it should create one large experience. Check out the samples below to see how people have previously created single-page narratives. Be ready to discuss how you plan to employ color. You will present these 3 sketches to the class for feedback.
3. Using the feedback from class, create your dream sequence piece using predominantly pastel on 2 sheets of 18″x24″ white paper (Advanced Students – you must do 3 pages), arranged anyway you like, but they must create a continuous picture plane (you cannot do 1 scene on one piece of paper and then do another scene on the 2nd piece of paper). You can use additional media, but the clear dominant media must be pastel.

GRADING

• ability to follow directions
• correct media
• creative use of dream
• strong composition
• strong use of color