Introduction to Visual Communication 
 ASSIGNMENT 9:  Single-frame story     Questions? Email AWDsgn@sbcglobal.net
Due: next class						
Read the story given to you in class.
Think about the story and how it plays out. Write down these things:
•	Locations (where major events of the story take place)
•	Characters (people, animals, etc.)
•	Objects (things that are central to the story: magic beans, etc.)
•	Action (what happens in the story). Break this down into “scenes.”  Every story has at least 3 scenes: beginning, middle, end. Most have more.
After you’ve made these lists, decide what key scene best expresses the main point of the story. Think about:
•	Where does it take place? 
•	Who (what characters) are in it? 
•	What objects are needed? 
Create this scene on paper using geometric shapes (circles, squares, triangles). The shapes can be any size or color. Start by sketching in your notebook. Do a lot of thumbnails to develop your ideas. Choose color carefully – it is very important to telling the story effectively. You may use cut paper or computer.
Keep it SIMPLE. Show only the characters/objects/ location details that are essential to the story. Get rid of unnecessary detail. Use as few elements as you can; choose them carefully for their importance in the story.
SPECIFICATIONS:
		Geometric shapes only: circle, square, etc. No freeform or organic shapes.
		Solid colors only. No textures or shading.
		Overall size: 8 x 8”, mounted on 8-1/2 x 11”