Making social justice comics
by Mirranda Burton
Description
This module works best over a number of weeks, giving students the chance to complete tasks between sessions. Beginning with a basic introduction to the mechanics of the art form with practical exercises, students will go on to explore social issues in the medium. Tasks include analysing interview transcripts, interpreting the experiences of interviewees, researching supporting facts, and finding a unique way of engaging readers on issues that matter. Students will create a number of short works in preparation for a major piece exploring a social issue of their choice.
Topics
| * The mechanics of graphic story telling *Interpreting text *Graphic stories change the way we see things , and are a gateway to changing our world. *Examples of the social impact of comics. *Visual metaphor |
Details
Audience
Secondary Students, Adults
Duration
4 hours
Requirements
Data projector and laptop. I can send my Powerpoint presentation via the web, or transfer it directly from a USB stick. Students will need multiple sheets of A4 sized paper, pencils and other drawing tools of choice. If preferable, some students may wish to draw on a tablet, using Procreate software or equivalent. An internet connection with a dropbox folder is also preferable for sharing work.