Sheridan Course Outlines

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Sheridan College resides on land that has been, and still is, the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize this territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon treaty and the Two Row Wampum treaty, which emphasize the importance of joint stewardship, peace, and respectful relationships.

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 20.0
Credit Value: 0.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2020
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): N/A
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20200519_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to create a dynamic page of sequential art and the tools to develop a comic or graphic novel.

	Learning Outcomes: To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
	Use observational and life drawing as core tools to develop characters and environments. Create story ideas and generate concepts for comics and graphic novels. Thumbnail and plan a sequence of comic art in pencil. Use ink and color to create a finalized page of sequential art.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	N/A	100.0%
	Total	100.0%

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: N/A
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Applicable student group(s): N/A
Course Details:

Module 1: drawing from observation

Part one of the workshop is the development of observational drawing in a studio environment. This experience will form the foundation for visual observation and will be used to develop characters and environments for a comic or graphic novel proposal

1. Drawing models/specimens

Students will learn how to draw from life to better understand form and movement, adding a degree of realism to their cartooning.

Module 2: development of concepts for a comic or graphic novel

Students will develop and critique ideas and concepts for sequential art projects, taking at least one page to final stages.

2. Ideation process

Students brainstorm ideas through drawings that can lead to a story concept. Publishing options discussed and explained.

3. Layout and comic page design

Students begin the work of breaking down an idea into sequential panels, with proper pacing and setting.

4. Inking and lettering

Students learn various inking techniques to bring their work to a polished, final stage. Digital and hand lettering discussed.

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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