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Manga Zine Design

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Manga Zine Design

Manga character with speech bubble

📚 Part 1: Manga Knowledge & Planning

1. What are the key visual features of Manga? (Choose all that apply)

Dynamic panel layouts

Exaggerated facial expressions

Motion lines for action

Speech bubbles and onomatopoeia

2. A zine is best described as:

A large published book

A small, self-published booklet

A digital-only publication

A type of drawing pencil

3. The basic narrative arc includes:

Introduction, conflict, resolution

Beginning, middle, middle, end

Character, setting, problem

Title, pictures, words

4. Briefly describe your manga storyline idea (2-3 sentences):

✏️ Part 2: Design Planning

5. List your main character(s) and their key traits:

Character 1: _________________________ Traits: _________________________________

Character 2: _________________________ Traits: _________________________________

6. What setting will your manga take place in?
7. Sketch your 8-page zine layout plan below. Number each page and write 1-2 words describing what happens:
8. Which Manga visual techniques will you use in your design? (Choose all that apply)

Varied panel sizes for pacing

Close-up shots for emotion

Wide shots for setting

Sound effects (onomatopoeia)

Motion lines for movement

🎨 Part 3: Reflection & Cultural Connection

9. How might your manga zine reflect Australian youth culture or your personal identity?
10. What challenges do you anticipate in creating your manga zine layout?
11. How will you ensure your visual storytelling is clear and engaging for readers?

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