First Quarter : DRAWING

Lesson No. 8 : Describe characters of a One Page Comic.

Code A6PR-Ig : Explain ideas about the cartoon character

Lesson Summary

Art History Art Production Art Criticism Art Appreciation

Philippine comics have Pupils will create In what manner are the Expound good ideas
started with our National their own comic principles of art and about the cartoon
Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal with book panel with an elements of art such as character in the comic.
his illustration of his fable, original story or line, shape, color and
“The Tortoise and The taken from a source. texture were utilized?
Monkey”, but the industry
of comic book making
started during the
American Colonial Period
as part of growing
commercial art and graphic
art. Philippine comics have
been drawn not only to
entertain but also give
insights on Philippine life,
politics, among other
things.
.

Elements and Principle of Art : Lines, Shapes, Colors, Contrast, Emphasis

Value Focus : Motivate positive values from Art Output
Time Allotment : 1 Session (40 minutes)

I. Art Activity: DESCRIBE CHARACTERS OF A ONE –PAGE COMIC.

II. Objectives:

1. Describe cartoon characters in a comic.

2. Recognize different art elements and principles.
3. Express ideas about the characters of the comic.

III. Materials
 Picture, pencil, marker, bond paper , colored pencil or ( other coloring media)
 Microsoft Word
IV. Procedure:
A. Pre- Activity
1. Review
Ask:
What is a One Page Comic book?
What is the composition of a One Page Comic?

B. Activity Proper
1. Motivation
Tell the feelings of the following emoticons.

Ask the question:

1. What do these emoticons express?

2. Will you show the feeling of sadness? Happiness? Excitement? etc.

2. Presentation and Discussion

Say:

Art elements and principles are the basic components of art activitieivities.
They serve as the foundation of every art work. In order for an art output to be
successful, intelligent use of the art elements and principles should be practiced.
Artwork can be analyzed according to the art element used.

3. Art
Refer to Think Creatively on the Activity Sheet, page______

4. Processing and Critiquing

Ask:
1. Analyze the different comic books available.
2. Identify all the characters.
3. Based on the illustration, how will you identify the traits of each
character? How was art element and contrast used to show
character?
4. How were you able to identify the character traits?

C. Post Activity
1. Generalization
How will you use elements and principles in arts to show the
character that you want to portray?
 2. Values Integration
Ask:
Expound the good traits of each character.

V. Assessment/ Evaluation
Measure the output of the pupils based on the given rubrics.

Criteria Points
3 2 1
Very Evident Evident Not Evident
 Content
 Art elements and principles of
design were present.

 Process
 Art elements and principles of
design were identified.

 Productivity
 Ideas about the characters were
explained.

VI. Assignment/ Agreement

Submit a Pinoy comic hero/herione and Identify its character trait.
 ACTIVITY SHEET

First Quarter : DRAWING

Lesson No. 8 : Describe characters of a One Page Comic
Code A6PR-Ig : Explain ideas about the cartoon character

THINK CREATIVELY

The incorporation of lines, shapes, colors, texture, contrast and emphasis must be used as
quality ingredients in an artwork to make your artwork great. The elements must be used as quality
ingredients in an artwork.

WORK ON ART

Activity 1: Identifying art elements used.

Resources: Materials downloaded

Read and follow the direction

 Identify the character in the one page comic.

 Enumerate the different emotions expressed
by the character.
 State the different art elements used to show
the emotions (example: How did you know
that Superman was angry?)
 Choose a panel from the comic strip that you
would like to edit and change emotion then
express the changed character.

CRAFT CREATIVENESS

Activity 2: Drawing a One Page Comic

Alternative Activity 8: Express Character Traits in a One-Page Comic
The term, comic book, derives from American comic book once being a compilation of
comic strips of a humorous tone. The first modern comic book, “Famous Funnies”, was released in the
United States in the 1930’s. In a comic art, there are sequential panels that represent individual scenes.
Panels are often accompanied by brief descriptive prose and written narrative. Comics are now
experiencing a revival as it is being written more for education.

Materials: ½ cartolina, bond paper for storyboard sketches, pencil, sign pens and coloring media

1. Use emoticons in building the characters of your comic.

 2. Be sure to express their feelings by using the appropriate art elements.
3. Make your comic colorful and dynamic through the use of contrast and emphasis.

Broaden your Understanding

Comics will continue to endure its strong appeal to all ages. Comics will serve to link the more
literate society with the more visual society of the future.

There is another role of comic book in society. The “Champions of the Oppressed” are the
super heroes like Batman and Superman. There is a positivistic view into this; people are given hopes-
it reaffirms their faith in having a better future.