COMIC BOOK ME!

Sketchbook cover
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NAME:

By the end of this project, I will be able to

Draw expressions
Draw dynamic poses
Design text that is legible and creative
Create an interesting composition that catches the viewers attention
Create a gradient using colored pencils
Tell a story about myself through my artwork that is inspired by my favorite comic
book style.

STEP 1: Think about these and write them down!

If I were a super hero, what super power would I have?

What things am I really good at or would like to get really good at?

What things are my kryptonite? ( Think: Food, Insects, etc., that

you really dont like!) What would help you overcome these things?

What is my origin story? How did I come to be the person I am

today?

STEP 2: Your SUPER HERO NAME

Use the adjective sheet and circle 3 words that describe you. Then choose 1
of those words. Your superhero name will be THE (adjective) (name/nickname)!
ex. The QUIRKY BIRDY. Write your name below:

STEP 3: LAYOUT A COMIC BOOK COVER HAS

what is yours?

Interesting Title

SUPERHERO NAME:

Tagline

Make the reader want to read it:

Producer

Prairie School Pride

Issue #

AGE:

Cost

Birthday day of the month:

Month/Date

Birthday Month:

DYNAMIC artwork

Draw out 3 quick stick figure sketches of what pose super hero you might have

Think about the expression you might be makingare you struggling with
something? Are you super happy? Are you proud? Are you scared? Try drawing 3
EXPRESSIONS BELOW. Use the expression sheet as a guide and the
demonstrations. Try also to draw the shape of the head not JUST as a circle, but try
to think about the shape of YOUR face

Using WORD ART, Try drawing your title as interestingly as possible below:

Using the BLOCK TECHNIQUE, draw your pose. Use the handout if you need it:

NOW, Draw your pose again LIGHTLY, then add details, erase lines you dont need.
Practice OUTLINING in pen, then erasing your guiding lines:

On the back of this page, plan your cover in detail. Remember to put all the text on
correctly, and try drawing details on your pose. Consider a background that helps
tell more of your story. You will also use this to practice using colored pencils.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS ( Answered once you are completely done) should be in

complete sentences.
What do you think was the hardest thing you had to do with this project?

What was the easiest thing you did with this project?

Write a paragraph about your comic. Tell me what it is about. Leave a CLIFFHANGER
at the end. Think about this as being on the back cover of your comic bookwhat
would make a reader interested in reading this issue?

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STANDAR
D/CONCE
PT
Plan
Student
: ___/20
Teacher
:
___/20
Create
Student
: ___/30
Teacher
:
___/30

Techniqu
e
Student
: ___/30
Teacher
:
___/30

Reflect
Student
: ___/20
Teacher

4 ( exemplary )

3 (expected)

2 (below
expectations)

1 ( did not meet

criteria)

Actively participated
in discussion, took
detailed notes, drew
detailed plans in
sketchbook, sought
outside resources
(18 to 20 pts)
Student connects
learning to other
subjects. Students
piece shows
personal meaning
and intent. Piece is a
unique approach
from any examples
or peer work.
(26-30 pts)
Student
demonstrates
techniques taught
and builds on it with
other learning
(synthesize
learning). Quality of
craftsmanship
represents close to
professional level,
demonstrates
quality time spent.
( 26 pts- 30 pts)
Student helps lead
in critique, giving
multiple constructive
comments on others

Actively listened in
discussion, took
some notes, drew
at least 3 plans in
sketchbook
(15-17 pts)

Was somewhat
listening during
discussions, did
not take notes,
drew at least 2
sketches
(11-14 pts)
Students piece
fulfills most
requirements,
looks similar or
the same as
examples or
similar to peer
work.
(16-20 pts)

Disruptive during
discussions, did
not take notes,
drew only 1 or no
plans in
sketchbook.
(<10pts )
Students piece
does not fill
requirements and
lacks personal
attachment.
(<15 pts)

Students
demonstrate
techniques taught
and piece shows
high quality and
craftsmanship.
(20-25 pts)

Students
demonstrates
some knowledge
of techniques, but
does not fully
grasp concepts.
Craftmanship
shows some time
spent on piece,
but not much
care.
(16-20 pts)

Students
demonstrates little
knowledge of
techniques, but
does not grasp
concepts taught.
Craftmanship
shows little or no
care or quality
time spent on
piece.
(<15 pts)

Student
participates in
critique, giving at
least 2 comments

Student
participates in
critique, giving at
least 1 comments

Student does not

participate in
critique. Students
reflection is

Student creates
piece with
personal meaning
and is inspired by
learning. Piece is
relatively unique
from peer work.
(20-25 pts)

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work and presenting

their own in a
meaningful way.
Student writes
reflection in
complete sentences
and answers each
question in detail
and uses multiple
art terminology.
(18 to 20 pts)

on others work
and presenting
their own. Student
writes in complete
sentences and
answers each
question fully.
(15-17 pts)

on others work
and presenting
their own.
Student answers
each question but
has multiple
grammatical
mistakes.
(16- 20 pts)

incomplete.
(<10 pts)

STUDENT GRADE______/100
TEACHER GRADE_____/100
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