Printmaking and Graphic Design · Spring Term

Storytelling through Comics and Zines

Exploring sequential art and graphic narratives, designing short comics or zines to tell personal stories.

Key Questions

  1. Construct a short comic that conveys a clear narrative.
  2. Analyze how panel layout and speech bubbles guide the reader's eye.
  3. Design characters that effectively communicate personality through visual cues.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Graphic MediaNCCA: Primary - Making Art
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Creative Perspectives: 5th Class Visual Arts
Unit: Printmaking and Graphic Design
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

Project-Based Learning

Extended projects with real-world deliverables

45–60 min

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RAFT Writing

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

25–45 min

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