Proposal

Project Proposal

Project Information

Project:

Graphic novel

Summary:

Over the course of this project I will read and study different existing graphic novels so that I can have a good understanding of how graphic novels are laid out depending on the type of story and the different scenarios taking in the story for example how panels are laid out and where to have lots of text and where not to have any at all. From this research I will also get a good understanding of what different art and writing styles there are which will help me to decide what style of art I will use and more importantly what the actual plot of my graphic novel will be and how I will write it. I will try and do as many designs and sketches before I actually begin on writing and drawing the final piece. Depending on when and where I set my story I will need to research the time and place I chose as my final setting so I can have a good knowledge of the setting so it can more accurate. During the process of making my graphic novel e.g. writing, artwork etc I will try and make regular checks with people who are knowledgeable in these areas so I know that I am on the right track. Once it is finished I will get a number of people to read my graphic novel and then give me a brief review of how they found reading it, what they liked, didn’t like and whether they enjoyed it overall.

Background and Motivation

Making a graphic novel is something I have wanted to do for a long time. I have always loved reading comics and graphic novels from an early age and as my drawing skills progressed I came up with a separate style for comic art which is something I enjoy working on and I do it in my free time. As well as my drawing style I love to come up with and tell stories so I have always wanted to put these two skills together and create a graphic novel myself. I have always known that making a graphic novel wouldn’t be easy, I have tried before and only come up with brief stories only lasting a few pages which were good practice but I feel that now is a good time to do it properly. I think that if I can successfully make a graphic novel then I will have gained the skills and experience to do it again if I choose and improve on my skills and knowledge of the area.