Project 8 – Timing (Hurry Up and Wait!)

Project 8 – Timing (Hurry Up and Wait!)

Create a sequence in which at least two characters are involved in the same course of action, but each character experiences that action differently. Time should move very quickly for one character, but very slowly for the other. For an example, see the "gunfighter" sequence on the first page of the Will Eisner handout, "Timing." Consider the various techniques from both the Eisner handout and Scott McCloud's 4th chapter of Understanding Comics, and use them to push the pacing of your sequence as far as possible. The fast should be very fast, and the slow should be really, really slow.

Name this image “IL220B_Lastname_Firstname_Project 8.jpg”.

Hurry Up and Wait is due 2/28 to be critiqued on 3/2.

Project 8 – Timing Critique Questions

Name of the critter:

Name of the critiqued:

Does the work avoid using words?

Is the art clear? Can you easily discern foreground from background? Is the mark making descriptive? Is any of the imagery confusing?

Does the sequence look finished?

What is the subject of this sequence?

Can you follow the action or actions?  What is the complete action or story arc?

Is there ever confusion about the panel reading order?

Does the clearly have one action which is experienced very slowly by one character and very quickly by another character?  Describe the action.

Which character experiences the action very quickly and which experiences it slowly?

How do the panels work to communicate “fast”? Be specific.

How do the panels work to communicate “slow”? Be specific.

How is the “acting” in the strip?  Are character’s facial expressions and body language clear?

Is the strip interesting?  Would you want to read more?  Elaborate.