P1 Elements of cartoon Flashcards
Comic
A medium which uses an image or sequences of images (panels) which combines visual information with text to express ideas
Cartoon
An illustration (or animation) made in an unrealistic or semi-realistic form, usually for satire, caricature, or humor Usually a single-panel comic
Graphic novel
A novel told in the comic format; can be fictional or non-fictional (autobiographical)
(more complete than comic)
Panel (or cut or frame)
Depicts a single moment in the story, which is created from a collection of panels
Splash
A large and open (frameless) panel
Gutter
The blank space between panels
Shading
How shadows are represented within a comic
Emanata
Non-verbal communication used to show emotion, movement or sound in a drawing
Speech bubbles
Different speech bubbles are used for different purposes
Onomatopoeia
“Sound words” that represent nonverbal sounds
Usually stylized rather than placed in a speech bubble
Camera angle and perspective
Reflects how the author wants the viewers to ‘see’ their word
Punchline
A final line of a joke which figuratively delivers the ‘punch’ - the trigger for laughter
Cartoonization
The degree to which a subject has been stylized (made non-realistic)
5 major reasons for cartoonization?
- Ease of repeated drawing
- Humorous effect
- Emotional attachment to characters
- Downplay certain theme
- Deliver a message
Caricature
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)
Facial expressions
Primary means of conveying social information (emotion, attention) between humans
Gestures/postures
Work together with expressions to convey emotional state, intent, or personalities of characters
Topicality
The tendency to address (especially current) topics
Irony
When an expected result differs completely from the actual results
3 types of irony
- Situational
- Dramatic
- Verbal
Situational irony example
The fire station burned down
Dramatic irony example
The ending of Romeo and Juliet
Verbal irony example
As strong as a toothpick
Tone
How something is said (attitude of author/character)
Mood
What the audience feels a the result of tone (feeling/atmosphere)
