What is Manga? part 2
What is Manga - is a research-based unit/tutorial plan for Year 10 students
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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.
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)
- Video tutorial 1: Inkscape Basics - Tools
- Video tutorial 2: Predefined Shapes - Rectangles
- 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
- Watch the video.
- 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
- Watch the video.
- 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
- Complete a video tutorial: LadyBird On Leaf by Tip-Top Lab,
- Upload your completed LadyBird On Leaf into Requirement 3: Inkscape - Drawing a cartoon FORUM. (Forum set up by Teacher)
- 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
- Complete a video tutorial: Draw a Badge,
- Upload your completed Badge into Requirement 4: Inkscape - Drawing a Badge
- 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