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Features of a Graphic Novel. Definition of Graphic Novel. Combines elements of narrative, speech, illustrations and images Longer than a comic book Higher quality than a comic book Bound as real book rather than staples as with comic. Panels.
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Definition of Graphic Novel • Combines elements of narrative, speech, illustrations and images • Longer than a comic book • Higher quality than a comic book • Bound as real book rather than staples as with comic
Panels • A panel is a box containing pictures, showing what is happening in the story • Represents a moment in time; a single action • Panels are arranged left to right, top to bottom
Panel positions • Full page panels are used for effect – artist can show greater detail of a scene, can be used for emphasis (can even be a two page panel) • Overlapping panels – depict almost simultaneous events in the storyline • Floating panels – smaller panels placed over larger panels; usually conveys events happening simultaneously over the same time period in two different locations
Gutter • The space between panels
Splash page • Opening page of a graphic novel; contains title, subtitles, and credits for writers and artists
Word Balloon • Oval in shape; contains dialogue of characters, speech balloon often has squiggly shape attached pointing to the speaker
Thought Bubble • Silent thoughts of characters contained in these fluffy clouds with scalloped edges, bubbles lead to thinker
Letters and Documents • Used to move the story along – as the character reads the information, so do we
Caption Box • Rectangular box at top or bottom of panel – is a narrative aid that helps reader to understand setting shifts and transition between panels
Bug’s Eye View • Depicts panel from the ground up (looming)
Top of Hat View • Shows scene from above (looking down)
Lighting • Plays a crucial role in creating mood and feeling within the panel • Darkness = mysterious, foreboding • Brightness = happy, positive
Sound • Shown through words (onomatopoeia) and how they are drawn (vibrating word shows alarm clock)
Text Features • Bold: boldness or strength • Italics: projects intensity of conversation • Smaller print size: conveys a whisper • Different fonts: dialects and different languages