The “Post-It Note Graphic Novel” Final Project

­The 1984 Post-It Note, Graphic Novel Project

So, what is it all about?

A Post-it note is a piece of stationary with a re-adherable strip of adhesive on the back, designed for temporarily attaching notes to documents and to other surfaces: walls, desks,  computer displays, and so forth.

— http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-it_note

A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using comic form…It suggests a complete story that has a beginning, middle and end, as opposed to an ongoing series. It can also imply a story that is outside the genres commonly associated with comic books, or that deals with more mature themes.

– http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphic_novel

Ah, but what does that have to do with 1984 exactly?

Goals:

• Select key elements that best represent the entire story.
• Create a visual translation of the novel.
• Inspire someone to read the entire novel.

Rough Draft:

Due Dates:

• Regular: Fri, 3/12, 4pm (last day before Spring Break)
• Optional extension: Mon, 3/22, in class (first day Back)

Requirements:

• “A” — 150+ ‘stick-figure’ drawings on Post-It Notes / Index cards
• “B” — 125 ‘stick figure’ drawings on Post-It Notes / Index cards
• “C” — 100 ‘stick figure’ drawings on Post-It Notes / Index cards

Final Submission:

Expectations:

• 20-40 panels that include visuals & narration/quotes/summary
• Overall, a professional-looking submission
• Images can be drawings, paintings, photography, and/or collage

Due Dates:

• Regular: Fri, 3/26, 4pm
• Optional Extension: Mon, 3/29, in class