Closure
Transcript of Closure
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The Graphic Novel
How do we read graphic novels?
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Objectives
• To understand notions of closure and handling of time in the graphic novel
• To consider what contextual information we need to develop our understanding of ABC?
• To begin to consider themes/issues in the text
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Closure
• Why do Ostriches stick their heads in the sand?
• Why DON’T humans?
• Or do they..?!
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Closure
• Why do infants enjoy (mostly) the game of peek-a-boo?
• Why do they quickly ‘grow out’ of such games?
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Closure
• In the images on the right, you can’t see the characters’ legs, yet you ASSUME they are THERE…
• Even though THEY’RE NOT!!
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Closure
The phenomenon of OBSERVING THE
PARTS but PERCEIVING the whole
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Closure
• Analyse the 4 panel sequence (p170)
• What function does closure play in the sequence?
• How far do we as readers collaborate in the production of meaning?
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… A MEDIUM WHERE THE AUDIENCE IS A WILLING AND CONSCIOUS COLLABORATORAND CLOSURE IS THE AGENT OF CHANGE, TIME AND MOTION.
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Putting it all together
• Create a narrative in 3 panels, using 2 of the transitions categorised on pp70-72 of Closure.pdf
• Consider:1. Closure2. Text & Image3. Sequence
TIP - The art of closure is a refined skill, where the author provides enough information to draw his or her viewers in, but not so much as to give away the mystery.