What is Manga? part 2

What is Manga - is a research-based unit/tutorial plan for Year 10 students

> Free to use and alter

Recommended (prior) reading:  Part 1 

Part 2: Creation of a Manga Badge

Learning Requirements:

• Develop the skills to employ digital software to design effective designs.

Success Criteria:

• You will demonstrate a greater understanding of what is a good Manga Badge design.
• You will demonstrate greater skills in applying Inkscape as a vector design tool.

Expectations Summary

Expectation 1:

You are expected contribute to the Forum: Manga Badge Skill Development by addressing 4 requirements. (Teacher sets up an online forum/discussion board)

• Requirement 1: You will upload an example of a Manga Badge (an internet search)and reflect on why you chose it.
• Requirement 2: Inkscape Basic Shapes Tutorial
• Requirement 3: Inkscape - Drawing a cartoon
• Requirement 4: Inkscape - Draw an icon

Requirements 1 to 4 are to be uploaded into the online forum/discussion board.
WARNING: The Forum is a place where you are able to comment on each other's work. You must respect each other's ideas and thoughts. NO TROLLING is allowed.

Expectation 2:

• You will create your own Manga Badge.
  Submission of your Manga Badge can  only appear once you have completed the requirements of the forum/discussion board

Expectations Details - Expectation 1

Requirement 1: Investigate an example of a Manga Badge.

You will upload an example of a Manga Badge into the Database: Manga Badge Skill Development and reflect on why you chose it

Badges by Cheila https://goo.gl/McGeFa

Investigation Task - Instructions

• You are to search the internet to find an example of a good Manga badge/icon
• You are to download it and then upload the image into this forum (Teacher setup)
• You are to enter the following details
• the name of the creator,
• the URL address
• date you downloaded the Manga badge/icon Image
• Reflect on what principle of design is the Manga Badge strongest feature, and why.

5  Design Principles for good badge/logo design

• Select one and reflect (elaborate) on why you chose this design principle.
• Simple
• Memorable
• Timeless
• Versatile
• Appropriate

More information on the 5 Design Principles: http://justcreative.com/2009/07/27/what-makes-a-good-logo/ 

Requirement 2: Inkscape Abstract Design using basic shapes

This activity requires you to:

• Complete 2 video tutorials and 
• Upload an Experimental Abstract Design into Requirement 2: Inkscape Basic Shapes FORUM (Forum set up by Teacher)

1. Video tutorial 1: Inkscape Basics - Tools
2. Video tutorial 2: Predefined Shapes - Rectangles
3. UPLOAD: Experimental abstract design - using Inkscape's basic shapes & functions.

Video tutorial 1: Inkscape Basics - Tools

This video tutorial demonstrates 

• the basics of drawing tools of Inkscape,
• and the basic functions of Inkscape

HINT

1. Watch the video.
2. Complete the tutorial whilst watching the video.

Video tutorial 2: Predefined Shapes - Rectangles

This video tutorial demonstrates 

• the basics of rectangles and rounded rectangles,
• then building up to more advanced features of using rectangles to create 3D shapes.

HINT

1. Watch the video.
2. Complete the tutorial whilst watching the video.

UPLOAD: Experimental abstract design

How? By using Inkscape's basic shapes & functions.

After watching and following Video tutorial 1 and Video tutorial 2 you are required to:

• Experiment with Inkscape tools to create an Abstract design
• Export abstract design as: yournameAbstact.png
• UPLOAD: Requirement 2: Inkscape Basic Shapes Tutorial
• Provide a short statement 
• on what you were trying to achieve, and 
• some positive feedback on other abstracts created by your classmates
• refer to the 5 Design Principles

HINT

• Have some fun: I'm looking for fun and originality
• To upload your completed LadyBird On Leaf you will need to export the svg file to a png. 
• When uploading the png file make sure the image in no bigger than 500 px in any direction.

Example of Abstract using basic tools, shapes, and rectangles

Requirement 3 - Drawing a cartoon

Requirement 3 activity: Instructions

1. Complete a video tutorial: LadyBird On Leaf by Tip-Top Lab,
2. Upload your completed LadyBird On Leaf into Requirement 3: Inkscape - Drawing a cartoon FORUM. (Forum set up by Teacher)
3. and reflect on your learning gained, whilst completing the LadyBird On Leaf tutorial.

HINT

• To upload your completed LadyBird On Leaf you will need to export the svg file to a png. 
• When uploading the png file make sure the image in no bigger than 500 px in any direction.

Requirement 3 activity: Video tutorial 3,  Ladybird On Leaf

Ladybird on Leaf Tutorial

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a vector graphic of a ladybird on leaf. 

Tutorial created by Tip-Top Lab 

Requirement 4: Draw a Badge

Requirement 4 activity: Instructions

1. Complete a video tutorial: Draw a Badge,
2. Upload your completed Badge into Requirement 4: Inkscape - Drawing a Badge
3. and reflect on your learning gained, whilst completing the Badge tutorial.

HINT

• To upload your completed Badge you will need to export the svg file to a png. 
• When uploading the png file make sure the image in no bigger than 500 px in any direction.

Requirement 4 activity: Video tutorial 4, Draw a Badge

Create an Elegant Badge

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a professional looking badge. 

Tutorial created by Nick Saporito

Expectations Details - Expectation 2

Creation of a Manga Badge

It is expected that you will create your own Manga Badge employing Inkscape.

• Design and create a Manga Badge using Inkscape software
• You are to submit the original svg file

Your Badge must demonstrate your skills through your;

• use of shapes tools
• illustration (eg cartoon of something recognizable)
• text (Typography)

To successfully complete this, you must have completed:

• Requirement 1: Investigate an example of a Manga Badge.
• Requirement 2: Inkscape Abstract Design using basic shapes.
• Requirement 3: Drawing a cartoon.
• Requirement 4: Draw a Badge.

What is Manga? Part 3