NEXT CLASS: Thursday, Feb. 5
In-class test on comic book elements & tensions: Feb. 12
1) VIDEO: WHILE TAKING DETAILED NOTES, WATCH SHORT VIDEO INTRODUCING THE 2ND TENSION:
>>>>>> TENSION 2 <<<<<<
2) READING: IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2ND TENSION, READ AND TAKE DETAILED NOTES ON THE SIX TRANSITIONS PRESENTED BY SCOTT McCLOUD (pp. 6-16 in course pack) (pdf).
Make sure to understand each transition (presented on page 13 and explained on pages 14-16) (p.14 in pdf).
Keep in mind that in the upcoming test, in two weeks, you may be required to create your own panel transitions.
3) MOODLE ACTIVITY: PRACTICE YOUR ABILITY TO IDENTIFY TRANSITIONS BY TAKING THE MOODLE EXERCISE QUIZ ON TRANSITIONS IN 'ACTIVITIES."
Retake the test as many times as needed to reach at least 80%.
4) MOODLE FORUM (one post / one reply): READ INSTRUCTIONS ON WEEK-2 MOODLE FORUM CLOSELY.
24 HOURS BEFORE OUR NEXT CLASS, ADD ONE MAIN POST, including your own two transitions with explanations.
ANY TIME BEFORE OUR NEXT CLASS, REPLY TO ONE PEER IN AT LEAST FOUR THOUGHTFUL & FULLY DEVELOPED SENTENCES.
5) READING: READ CLOSELY, WHILE TAKING DETAILED NOTES, CHRIS VOSTERS' SHORT GRAPHIC ESSAY "NAVIGATING COMICS" (pdf) ON THE 5 EXPLICIT & 3 IMPLICIT WAYS TO GUIDE THE READER'S GAZE (pp. 36-42 in course pack).
6) VIDEO: WATCH, WHILE TAKING DETAILED NOTES, THE FOLLOWING VIDEO:
>>>>>> TENSION 3 <<<<<<
7) ORAL PRESENTATION: FIND A PARTNER IN THE CLASS.
Students who do not have a partner need to email the teacher by MIO before next class.
8) < due in two weeks: Feb. 12 > READING: READ THE 1ST VOLUME OF SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE.
As you read:
LOOK FOR FOUR SPECIFIC SCENES THAT PROMOTE TRADITIONAL HEROIC BEHAVIOURS OR WAYS OF THINKING.
LOOK FOR FOUR SPECIFIC SCENES THAT PROMOTE ANTI-HEROIC BEHAVIOURS OR WAYS OF THINKING. The fourth must relate to the scene where Clark present his interview with Superman to Perry White, the chief editor of the Daily Planet.
THE SCENES CAN RELATE TO ANY CHARACTER, INCLUDING THE VILLAINS.
9) < due in two weeks: Feb. 12 > WORKSHEET / SUBMISSION: FULL UP AND SUBMIT TO LEA THIS WORKSHEET ON SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE.
This submission is the first completion task in the process of developing your first essay. Keep in mind that process tasks will account for 33.33% of your final grade for the first essay.
