1. Tom Dice Capstone Winter 2013/Spring 2014 UNDERGRADUATE CAPSTONE PROJECT 2. CHILDHOOD INSPIRATIONS 3. WHY COMICS? 4. WHATS THE STORY ABOUT? 5. SEARCH FOR THE ANTI-HERO Defining Characteristics of the Classic Hero Archetype 6. DESIGNING MY OWN HERO (FUTURISTIC SUPER SOLDIER) 7. BEGINNING THE PROCESS Backstory 8. STORYBOARDING/ DIALOGUE 9. FINAL PANEL SKETCHES 10. STILL SO MUCH TO DO!!! Research: Scott McClouds Comic Resources 11. NEW IDEAS TO INCORPORATE? Visual Sampling, Media Collage Im not limited to sticking with a traditional format Sound FX Infinite Canvass Concepts 12. CHALLENGES/ OBSTACLES Time Management Underestimating workflow progression Apprehension to DrawingWhat if its not good enough? Anxiety over presenting my ideas. Shy of Audience Reaction/Fear of Rejection Personal and Family Time Commitments 13. SUMMARY OF WORKFLOW TO DATE Background Story, Story Concepts, Topic Chosen, Universe grounded out, Ideas developed beyond beginning stage Storyboarding almost finished Beginning of Final Panel Sketches. Passed into Mid Level stages of project with final stage in perspective. 14. TO DO Finish Artwork (1 panel a day) (Layout Panel Structure) Scan Artwork and Digitally Color (Photoshop, Illustrator) Assemble Artwork together Research WebComic Software Applications. Coordinate with Mentors and Peers-Seek outside critique Stay on Schedule Stay Motivated, focused Polish, Refine