Visual Narratives and Mark Making · Term 1

Visual Storytelling through Comics

Analyzing how sequential art uses panels, speech bubbles, and character design to tell a story.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how panel layout influences the pacing and flow of a comic narrative.
  2. Design a short comic strip that conveys a clear emotion or event.
  3. Critique how character expressions and body language communicate personality without words.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AVA8C01AC9AVA8R01
Year: Year 7
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Visual Narratives and Mark Making
Period: Term 1

Suggested Methodologies

Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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RAFT Writing

Creative writing from a specific Role, Audience, Format, Topic

25–45 min

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