ILLUSTRATION AND VISUAL NARRATIVE/TASK 3: DIGITAL TRIPTYCH
29.11.2023 - 06.12.2023 / Week 9 - Week 10
Marsya Arisa Binti Mahmud / 0359684
Marsya Arisa Binti Mahmud / 0359684
Illustration and Visual Narrative / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Task 3: Digital Triptych
INSTRUCTIONS
The objective of this assignment is to apply Scott McCloud's theory on transitions to create a digital triptych, comprising three panels: one before, one during (climactic turning point), and one after a significant event. Each panel will represent a different transition type from McCloud's theory.
Referencing Scott McCloud's analysis of transitions in "Understanding Comics," you will select one panel before and one panel after the climactic turning point, surrounding a panel representing the turning point itself. Each panel will exemplify a different transition type, creating a digital triptych that showcases various narrative transitions.
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PROCESS WORK
1. Planning
Concept Board
Figure 1.1: Concept Board
Reference
I've decided to go with these pictures I found on Pinterest as a reference for the colours I intend to use:
Figure 1.2: Colour Palette Reference 1
Figure 1.2: Colour Palette Reference 2
2. Digitisation
Countdown (Before)
For the first panel, I illustrated the drummer's hands holding a drumstick and added the numbers to visualise the action.
Figure 2.1: First Panel Guideline
I coloured in the illustration using the paint tool and added grain to the background to make it fit my mood board, as I wanted most of the triptych to be grainy.
Figure 2.2: First Panel Outcome
First Song (Climate)
For the second panel, I illustrated the band members performing. I used a reference image to roughly trace out the band members.
Figure 2.3: Band Outline
After colouring in the outline, I added a few effects to the panel. I added visual sound effects, lighting and filled the background with speakers.
Figure 2.4: Second Panel Outcome
Zooming out on the scene, I wanted the whole venue to be seen so I added the band's audience. I also duplicated the band and decreased the size to make it look like they are further away.
Figure 2.5: Crowd Outline
Figure 2.6: Third Panel Outcome
3. Comic Strip
I went with a black background because I feel it compliments the overall aesthetic. This is the outcome after compiling each panel:
Figure 3.1: Comic Strip Panels
4. SUBMISSION
Figure 4.1: Final Digital Triptych
Figure 4.2: Final Digital Triptych (PDF)
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