Crestview High School Chapter 1 Gary Larson and Garfield Production Paper

Part 2
Please watch these three videos

One is about Gary Larson, the creator of The Far Side. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57wcedtGpc8

The other is about Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC0Mi5jXg88

Finally watch this third video analyzing Gary Larson’s Style – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQjGW5Mxk58

Please answer these questions

What did Gary Larson study in college?

When drawing his single panel cartoons, what ‘unlikely’ subjects does Gary Larson put in everyday situations?

How many comics does Gary Larson create every week?

From watching the interview with Gary Larson, What books or events do you think influenced Gary as a child?

What is the name of the company that Jim Davis invented where the comic studio is located?

How many people are working for Jim Davis when they make Garfield?

Who are they and what do they do?

How many panels is Garfield? Single panel? Two comic panels? Or 3 panels?

Comparing both interviews from these comic book artists and the 3rd video, the review of Gary Larson’s style, tell me which style of comics do you prefer, single panel or multi-panel comics.?

Why?

Which in your own opinion do you think may be easier to create a single panel comic or a multi-panel comic strip? Explain: