5.1.C.1 - Panel-to-Panel Transitions and the 'Gutter'
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Practice Questions
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What is the gutter in graphic novels?
💡 Hint: Think about how it affects storytelling.
Can you name one type of panel transition?
💡 Hint: Consider the basic ways panels can connect.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the term 'gutter' refer to in graphic novels?
💡 Hint: Think about what lies between the images.
True or False: The gutter is an empty space and does not contribute to the narrative.
💡 Hint: Consider what you have learned about its role.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a 5-panel comic strip using at least two different types of transitions while utilizing the gutter effectively.
💡 Hint: Plan out each panel first before drawing!
Analyze a segment of any graphic novel you choose, identifying the types of transitions and how effective the gutter is in storytelling.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to how the absence of visuals changes your reading experience!
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