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Developing a character for the story (U9: P6, M2)

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P6: Develop an original character to be included in the planned story Mood board Images: Pinterest and Google images Summary of ideas of different characters you could choose  I wanted to create a character with confidence, pride, and ambition when I designed Aubrey Clash. Surprisingly, Aubrey appears to be young and innocent at first glance, due mainly to her small stature and innocent smile, but she has many layers that are gradually revealed throughout the comic series. Furthermore, since her bright red hair is unusual, she stands out and appears as a focal point, drawing the readers' attention to her and recognising her to be the protagonist. Furthermore, her striking green eyes, as well as the green clothing and accessories she wears, contrast with her hair and allow Aubrey to appear as a bold, vibrant character for the story—this portrays her as heroic and ensures the readers view her as a strong protagonist. Another desire when creating Aubrey was to give her mostly 'nor...

Planning the original graphic novel or comic (U9: M1, D1)

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M1 (U9): Produce a storyboard to illustrate the flow of the story  Storyboard Storyboard narrative flow: No1: Aubrey waits outside the lab, ready to burst in No2: Aubrey bursts through the doors to the lab No3: Aubrey gently grabs a snake from its confined tank (prop: tank) No4: Aubrey runs out of the lab with the snake No5: Indicating to readers a time gap in the story No6: Aubrey sits in class looking bored (props: pencil, clock, tables) No7: Aubrey is seen walking home from school No8: At her house, she appears bothered and tired (props: lights, photo frames) No9: In her bedroom, Aubrey notices Sebastian trying to escape No10: Aubrey picks up her snake to put back in the terrarium No11: Aubrey's shocked expression is shown here as her snake has just spoken No12: Sebastian looks serious and calm as he explains himself No13: Aubrey paces round the room No14: Aubrey lies awake at night, a distressed look on her face (prop: pillow) No15: Indicating to readers a time gap in the story...