I chose the different backgrounds as they show the history and progression in human technology. The introduction, rising actions, climax and resolution all have different backgrounds to show the movement in time and place, although you have to imagine what happens after the last frame. The comic strip underlines the theme of fulfillment, as characterisation portrays man as not being fulfilled, and the setting describes man as never going to be fulfilled. The plot shows man as never being happy or satisfied, always wanting to have more.
Technology is a double-edged sword. While technology allows economies to flourish, technology also leads to greater social-economic division. Furthermore, the comic strip shows that power, wealth and technology are intrinsically tied together. More wealth means more advanced technology, which leads to more power, which in turn results in more money!
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Comic Strip Narrative Planning Sheet
Title
Scene & Actions That Occur: Humans appeared on Earth.
Landscape & Props: Prehistoric Earth
Introduction
Scene & Actions That Occur: A caveman discovered fire. However, he was not satisfied with his discovery. He wanted more ‘advanced’ technology to live a more comfortable life.
Characters Present: Caveman
Landscape & Props: Prehistoric Earth
Caption: 1,000,000 B.C.
Dialogue: Me Want More…
Rising Action
Scene & Actions That Occur: The Industrial Revolution started. An industrialist, profiting from the wealth generated on the backs of poor labourers, felt that he was still not earning enough.
Characters Present: Industrialist
Landscape & Props: Factories, Piles of coins
Caption: A.D. 1800
Dialogue: I want more…
Climax
Scene & Actions That Occur: The Technological Revolution started. A business tycoon still feels that the billions of dollars he earned are still not enough.
Characters Present: Business tycoon
Landscape & Props: Skyscrapers, Bags of cash
Caption: A.D. 2011
Dialogue: I still want more…
Falling Action
Scene & Actions That Occur: A beggar sits forlornly beside the huge bags of cash, with not a penny on him.
Characters present: Business tycoon, Beggar
Landscape & Props: Skyscrapers, Bags of cash
Caption: A.D. 2011
Dialogue: I still want more…
Resolution
Scene & Actions That Occur: Technology will continue to lead to greater social-economic division. Laborers will still be viewed as commodities.
Landscape & Props: Future city
Hi Wei Cong,
ReplyDeleteI feel that your comic is generally good and allows the reader to understand clearly the theme. However, I feel that you shouldn't exactly classify them under introduction, rising action, climax and falling action. As your comic is not exactly a story, I do not think there would be these elements. Perhaps you can set your planning sheet like this:
What message am I going to convey?
How do I convey this message using as little words as possible, showing more of the situation and setting?
Remember, the comic does not have to have an exact plot, as you only have 3 panels. Instead, you should try to express more using the setting, using strong words and as you have done, keep it simple and understandable. Great job overall!