Creative iMedia - Unit 306 Lesson 1 - History of Comics

1. Comic Book History
Lesson 1

2. Lesson Goals
Know of the types of comic books that exist in
different countries
Be able to describe the various historical uses of
Comic Books
#comicbook #storyline
#comicstrip #script

3. Key Words
Comic Strip A sequence of drawings in boxes
that tell a story in each frame.
Comic Book A collection of comic strips in one
publication
Storyline The plot and theme of a story that
is being told
Script The words characters identified in
the storyline would say in a scene

4. Where did comic books
originate from?
Lets have some ideas…

5. Know different types of comic
Countries Describe historical uses
Different countries use comic strips
in varying ways:
USA – Newspaper origins
Europe – Comic book series
China – Lianhuanhua
Countries often portray differing,
often famous individual styles:
Japan – Manga
France – Asterix
Belgium – Tintin
India – Chacha Chaudhary
USA – Super Heroes
UK – Beano & Dandy
#comicbook #storyline
#comicstrip #script

6. Know different types of comic
History Describe historical uses
Over the years comic strips have
been used for:
Propaganda – Wartime, racism,
patriotism, communism etc.
Promotion – Initiatives,
government, link with education.
Education – Illustrative comics
used in the classroom.
Entertainment – Leisure reading,
various age groups and styles.
#comicbook #storyline
#comicstrip #script

7. Know different types of comic
Your Task Describe historical uses
Comment on the history of comic strips, how they differ
between countries and any famous styles or genres.
Describe how comics have been used for:
Propaganda
Promotion
Education
Entertainment
Any other uses
#comicbook #storyline
#comicstrip #script