Comic books and graphic novel female characters

Comic Books and Graphic

NovelsDrawing female characters

Warm up Activity: Similarities and Differences

• Use the worksheet to individually consider the similarities and differences between female and male body structures.

• Why consider anatomy for drawing?• How can it aid your drawing?

• Use the Moodle lesson if you need help setting up a Pinterest account.

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Learning Aims:

• MUST be able to explain concept art and the typical features of various female character types.

• SHOULD be able to generate ideas for the look of a female character in sketches and image boards.

• COULD use image references to draw out a female character body shape.

Activity- Use the worksheet in pairs to consider female body types.

Use the worksheet to consider what you might expect to see in each of the following female body types:

- Fighter- Voluptuous Vixen- Girl Next door- Villainess- Athlete - The Innocent

FighterShe has a sturdy stance, muscular arms, and large shoulders-and is somewhat defined overall.

Voluptuous VixenShe possesses a large chest, slender waist, and wide hips. Her shoulders are softer than the Fighter and her arms are thinner .

Girl Next doorThere’s nothing out of proportion on her body — no exaggerated areas that make a bold statement .

VillainessShe stands with an attitude of defiance and disdain. She’s sharp not soft, wearing a lot of black and a severe costume

AthleteShe often has the superpower of speed. She’s small but strong, with lean, defined muscles .

The InnocentSmaller than the rest. Diminutive (with a cute haircut), thin, and not overtly sexy. She’s a neat and proper dresser .

Discuss and write down ideas for a possible female character from your comic book or graphic novel In Pairs

• Name• Age• Height• Weight• Body Shape• Features• Stance/ body language• Facial features

TASK: Drawing out character concepts

• Have a go at experimenting with your female character.

• Use your ideas and visual research to help develop your ideas.

• Consider female anatomy when drawing your character

• If necessary look at some of the drawing guides on Moodle.

Learning Aims:

• MUST be able to explain concept art and the typical features of various male character types.

• SHOULD be able to generate ideas for the look of a male character in sketches and image boards.

• COULD use image references to draw out a male character body shape.