P1 Elements of cartoon Flashcards

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Comic

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A medium which uses an image or sequences of images (panels) which combines visual information with text to express ideas

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Cartoon

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An illustration (or animation) made in an unrealistic or semi-realistic form, usually for satire, caricature, or humor
Usually a single-panel comic
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Graphic novel

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A novel told in the comic format; can be fictional or non-fictional (autobiographical)
(more complete than comic)

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Panel (or cut or frame)

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Depicts a single moment in the story, which is created from a collection of panels

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Splash

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A large and open (frameless) panel

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Gutter

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The blank space between panels

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Shading

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How shadows are represented within a comic

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Emanata

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Non-verbal communication used to show emotion, movement or sound in a drawing

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Speech bubbles

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Different speech bubbles are used for different purposes

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Onomatopoeia

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“Sound words” that represent nonverbal sounds

Usually stylized rather than placed in a speech bubble

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Camera angle and perspective

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Reflects how the author wants the viewers to ‘see’ their word

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Punchline

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A final line of a joke which figuratively delivers the ‘punch’ - the trigger for laughter

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Cartoonization

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The degree to which a subject has been stylized (made non-realistic)

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5 major reasons for cartoonization?

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  1. Ease of repeated drawing
  2. Humorous effect
  3. Emotional attachment to characters
  4. Downplay certain theme
  5. Deliver a message
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Caricature

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A form of cartoonization to show the features of a subject in a simplified or exaggerated way (can be insulting or complimentary, and often used to serve a political purpose)

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Facial expressions

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Primary means of conveying social information (emotion, attention) between humans

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Gestures/postures

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Work together with expressions to convey emotional state, intent, or personalities of characters

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Topicality

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The tendency to address (especially current) topics

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Irony

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When an expected result differs completely from the actual results

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3 types of irony

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  1. Situational
  2. Dramatic
  3. Verbal
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Situational irony example

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The fire station burned down

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Dramatic irony example

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The ending of Romeo and Juliet

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Verbal irony example

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As strong as a toothpick

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Tone

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How something is said (attitude of author/character)

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Mood

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What the audience feels a the result of tone (feeling/atmosphere)