Character Design/Comic Strip, Day 1

Name: Laura Murphy 
DAILY PLAN
Lesson Title: ​Characters/Comic Strip ​Grade Level​: 9-12th

Concepts and Skills:

Students will be learning the drawing skills necessary to design and draw their own
characters in a medium of their choice. They will also learn about creating and drawing
narrative in comic strips, and the process of creating the 3-part comic strip for their
designed character.

Vocabulary:
Form, Composition, Scale, Shape, Narrative, Space

Illinois Visual Arts Learning Standards and/or

Illinois Professional Teaching Standards:
VA:Cr1.1.I
VA:Cr3.1.II
VA:Cn10.1.III

SEL ISBE Standards:

Goal 2 (IELDS 31): 2A:
Goal 2 (IELDS 31): 2A.4b.

Overall Lesson Objective​:

Given a presentation on character design and comic strips, a demonstration on
designing characters, a demonstration on creating comic strips, a comic template, and
a presentation on narrative, students will skillfully design a character that they will
further create a 3-part comic strip for.

Daily Objectives:
Given a presentation on character design and comic strips and a demonstration on
designing characters, students will thoughtfully sketch their character designs.

Assessment Criteria:

Completed character sketch using information from class presentation and discussion.

Teaching Resources Needed to Support the Lesson:

Presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Y_476fKUYdZHqE6EAubUgqZxx1-tUZyZ1y2D
8HcYN88/edit?usp=sharing

Character Design:
https://www.animatorisland.com/character-design-practice-shapes/?v=3a52f3c22ed6
https://www.clipstudio.net/how-to-draw/archives/160863

Comic Strip:
 
 
https://www.imagineforest.com/blog/how-to-create-a-comic-strip/
https://www.canva.com/create/comic-strips/

Art Materials Necessary for the Lesson:

Sketch book, writing utensil, Procreate, Autodesk Sketchbook

 
 
Introduction: (15 minutes)
Begin ​presentation about character design,
reviewing shape-based characters. Watch presentation, considering and
Go through step by step process of drawing reviewing the shape based character
3-part characters. design process.

Do a live demonstration of drawing Watch and contribute to character

characters. demonstration.

Development: (40 minutes)

Give overview of comic strip types and Look at comic strip types and consider
examples that students will be able to which one might best suit character design.
consider creating.

Introduce artist examples and the 2-part

project of character design with comic strip.

Begin working on sketch, thinking about

Ask students to begin working on the sketch comic styles in the process.
of their character designs.

I will go through the breakout rooms, asking

students about ideas and looking at
sketches. Asking what kind of comic strip Explain ideas in breakout rooms.
they are thinking of using as well.

Conclusion: (5 minutes)

Bring students back to main room.

Ask them to finish sketches by next class where Answer closing question, considering
they will work on final character design. how the 3-part, shape based process
aided design process.
Closing question:
Do you think the 3-part, shape based process
helped you design the character?

Critical Comments and Reflections:

(Problems, successes, and what to think about for next lesson)

 
 
Character Design/Comic Strip, Day 2
Name: Laura Murphy 
DAILY PLAN
Lesson Title: ​Characters/Comic Strip ​Grade Level​: 9-12th

Concepts and Skills:

Students will be learning the drawing skills necessary to design and draw their own
characters in a medium of their choice. They will also learn about creating and drawing
narrative in comic strips, and the process of creating the 3-part comic strip for their
designed character.

Vocabulary:
Form, Composition, Scale, Shape, Narrative, Space

Illinois Visual Arts Learning Standards and/or

Illinois Professional Teaching Standards:
VA:Cr1.1.I
VA:Cr3.1.II
VA:Cn10.1.III

SEL ISBE Standards:

Goal 2 (IELDS 31): 2A:
Goal 2 (IELDS 31): 2A.4b.

Overall Lesson Objective​:

Given a presentation on character design and comic strips, a demonstration on
designing characters, a demonstration on creating comic strips, a comic template, and
a presentation on narrative, students will skillfully design a character that they will
further create a 3-part comic strip for.

Daily Objectives:
Given a review on character design and completed sketches, students will skillfully
design their final characters and creatively write the narrative that will be implemented
into their comic strips.

Assessment Criteria:
Completed character sketch using information from class presentation and discussion.

Written narrative for comic strip.

Teaching Resources Needed to Support the Lesson:

Presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Y_476fKUYdZHqE6EAubUgqZxx1-tUZyZ1y2D
8HcYN88/edit?usp=sharing

Character Design:
https://www.animatorisland.com/character-design-practice-shapes/?v=3a52f3c22ed6
https://www.clipstudio.net/how-to-draw/archives/160863

 
 
Comic Strip:
https://www.imagineforest.com/blog/how-to-create-a-comic-strip/
https://www.canva.com/create/comic-strips/

Art Materials Necessary for the Lesson:

Drawing media, paper, Procreate, Autodesk Sketchbook

Introduction: (15 minutes)

Begin class by reviewing the assignment Review assignment, show character

and character design. I will ask if two or sketch or view others.
three students will share their character
sketches with the class.

Begin presentation and discussion about Participate in discussion about narrative.

narrative. I will ask students to define
narrative and how we use it in comic strips.

Development: (40 minutes)

We will write a 3-part narrative for my

character design that we created as a class, Participate in group exercise about narrative,
demonstrating narrative. writing one for the group character and
consider how it might be done for personal
I will put students in breakout rooms to character.
complete their character designs from their
sketches, and begin writing their own 3-part
narratives for their comics.
Finish final character design, and begin
writing 3-part narrative.
Conclusion: (5 minutes)

Bring students back to main room.

Join main room.
Closing Question:
Answer closing question, considering
Now that you have any idea of the story you how written story might be drawn in
will tell, do you have an idea of how you comic strip.
might draw it in the comic strip?

Critical Comments and Reflections:

 
 

 
 
Character Design/Comic Strip, Day 3
Name: Laura Murphy 
DAILY PLAN
Lesson Title: ​Characters/Comic Strip ​Grade Level​: 9-12th

Concepts and Skills:

Students will be learning the drawing skills necessary to design and draw their own
characters in a medium of their choice. They will also learn about creating and drawing
narrative in comic strips, and the process of creating the 3-part comic strip for their
designed character.

Vocabulary:
Form, Composition, Scale, Shape, Narrative, Space

Illinois Visual Arts Learning Standards and/or

Illinois Professional Teaching Standards:
VA:Cr1.1.I
VA:Cr3.1.II
VA:Cn10.1.III

SEL ISBE Standards:

Goal 2 (IELDS 31): 2A:
Goal 2 (IELDS 31): 2A.4b.

Overall Lesson Objective​:

Given a presentation on character design and comic strips, a demonstration on
designing characters, a demonstration on creating comic strips, a comic template, and
a presentation on narrative, students will skillfully design a character that they will
further create a 3-part comic strip for.

Daily Objectives:
Given a review on comic strip design and a comic strip template, students will creatively
design a 3-part comic strip that includes their designed character.

Assessment Criteria:
Creation of 3-part comic strip revolving around character design.

Teaching Resources Needed to Support the Lesson:

Presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Y_476fKUYdZHqE6EAubUgqZxx1-tUZyZ1y2D
8HcYN88/edit?usp=sharing

Character Design:
https://www.animatorisland.com/character-design-practice-shapes/?v=3a52f3c22ed6
https://www.clipstudio.net/how-to-draw/archives/160863

Comic Strip:
 
 
https://www.imagineforest.com/blog/how-to-create-a-comic-strip/
https://www.canva.com/create/comic-strips/

Art Materials Necessary for the Lesson:

Drawing media, paper, Procreate, Autodesk Sketchbook

 
 
Introduction: (15 minutes)
Review comic strip part of the assignment, Review concept of narrative and
discussing narrative, space, and consider the story that might be told with
composition. character design.

Show students there is a template if they

are working digitally. Download template if needed.

Development: (40 minutes)

Ask students to begin working on comic Go to breakout room and begin working on
strip the rest of class, considering the many comic strip, either digitally or traditionally.
types of comic strips and which type of
narrative makes the most sense for their Share ideas and design in breakout room,
character. asking questions as needed and receiving
feedback.

I will send them to work in their breakout

rooms, asking to see their work in progress
and answering questions.

Conclusion: (5 minutes)

I will bring students back to the main room. Return to main room.

I will ask students two virtual poll questions: Answer poll questions.
1) Do you need more time to complete
your comic strip? Consider if your narrative is clear and if
2) Do you believe your comic strip is changes need to be made and what
telling the story of your character? Is could be done to enhance it.
there a clear narrative?

Save/store work.

Critical Comments and Reflections:

(Problems, successes, and what to think about for next lesson)

 
 
Character Design/Comic Strip, Day 4
Name: Laura Murphy 
DAILY PLAN
Lesson Title: ​Characters/Comic Strip ​Grade Level​: 9-12th

Concepts and Skills:

Students will be learning the drawing skills necessary to design and draw their own
characters in a medium of their choice. They will also learn about creating and drawing
narrative in comic strips, and the process of creating the 3-part comic strip for their
designed character.

Vocabulary:
Form, Composition, Scale, Shape, Narrative, Space

Illinois Visual Arts Learning Standards and/or

Illinois Professional Teaching Standards:
VA:Cr1.1.I
VA:Cr3.1.II
VA:Cn10.1.III

SEL ISBE Standards:

Goal 2 (IELDS 31): 2A:
Goal 2 (IELDS 31): 2A.4b.

Overall Lesson Objective​:

Given a presentation on character design and comic strips, a demonstration on
designing characters, a demonstration on creating comic strips, a comic template, and
a presentation on narrative, students will skillfully design a character that they will
further create a 3-part comic strip for.
Daily Objectives:
Given completed comic strip design, students will thoughtfully present comic strip
designs to the class.

Assessment Criteria:
Completed character design.

Completed 3-part comic strip with character.

Presentation of comic with character to the class.

Teaching Resources Needed to Support the Lesson:

Presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Y_476fKUYdZHqE6EAubUgqZxx1-tUZyZ1y2D
8HcYN88/edit?usp=sharing

Character Design:
https://www.animatorisland.com/character-design-practice-shapes/?v=3a52f3c22ed6
https://www.clipstudio.net/how-to-draw/archives/160863
 
 

Comic Strip:
https://www.imagineforest.com/blog/how-to-create-a-comic-strip/
https://www.canva.com/create/comic-strips/

Art Materials Necessary for the Lesson:

Completed comic strip.

 
 
Introduction: (20 minutes)

Students will be directed to spend the first Take the time to complete design if
20 minutes of class finishing comic strips if necessary and then upload work to the
needed, and then directed to post them on Schoology.
Schoology.

Development​: ​(35 minutes)

Once student work is posted, we will begin

looking at comic strips in the media gallery. View media gallery, and present design
and comic strip to the class, sharing
Each student will share the character design artistic choices and narrative of comic
and comic strip with the class, giving a strip.
verbal artist statement.

View other student work, asking

questions and making comments.

Conclusion: (5 minutes)

We will debrief about the project.

1) Has anyone made a comic strip before
this? Consider your work and answer closing
2) Do you feel like yours told a clear questions.
narrative about your character?
3) What would you do differently next time,
if anything?

Critical Comments and Reflections:

(Problems, successes, and what to think about for next lesson)