Overview

In order to have a discussion, its always helpful if we're all speaking the same language. Sequential art is no different in this regard - there are set terms used to refer to various aspects of it. In this section, you will learn some of the terminology associated with sequential art.

Tasks for Unit One, Part 3

1. Please read through the following vocabulary packets from readwritethink.org:

Comic Book Primer - This document provides a nice introduction to terminology associated with sequential art. However, it is a very rudimentary overview, so be sure to look over the other three documents as they are much more specific and provide images to help communicate meaning
Comic Vocabulary Definitions and Examples: Text Containers
Comic Vocabulary Definitions and Examples: Layout & Design
Comic Vocabulary Definitions and Examples: Angles

2. Please visit this Comic Book Page. In the Sequential Art Discussion Area, please identify examples of vocabulary items you see at work on the page and provide a brief (one of two sentences) description of where you see this. Remember you are looking for, for example, a panel, not the word "panel."

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