i. characteristics of sci-fi
- setting in an alternate world and alien societies, dystopian worlds
- non-human characters, often used to comment on the human condition
- allegory
- advanced science and technology (time travel is a big one)
- speculates on the nature and direction of human knowledge
- anachronism (like steam punk)
- romanticization
ii. characteristics of fantasy
- fictional worlds and universes
- full of action, specific paths and patterns (ie the heroes journey)
- characters can have special powers/connection to the super natural
- animorphisism
- good vs evil, plot and conflicts are usually resolved with great dads or acts of human kindness
- uses magic or other ideas to achieve the extremely impossible
iii. characteristics of adventure
- fast paced, action packed plots
- takes place in an "elsewhere"
- heroes face life or death scenarios, constantly perilous circumstances
- sense of urgency, goals/mission must be accomplished in a short period of time
- dark and foreboding mood
- clearly defined good and bad characters
iv. examples of my work
- The (Interior) Space Enthusiast; interior lighting
- CONQUER; comic book
- Puddle Jumper; studio iii final
- Good Intentions; short comic
- Over Under Through; illustration
- How to Be a Dreamer; short comic for The Sketchbook Project
- Lance the Dinosaur in: Lunar Dreams; silhouette puppetry
