MediaArtTutorials

ART 1TI3

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AI-Generated Graphic Novel with Microsoft Co-Pilot – Part 2

Graphic Novel Screenshots from a Final Project by previous students.

Objective

In this session, you will create a complete artistic project by applying the skills developed in Part 1.

The emphasis is on:

• Conceptual consistency
• Cohesive visual style
• Technical refinement
• Clear documentation of your creative process
• Critical reflection

Your final output consists of:

1. A Graphic Novel PDF (6–10 images + story)
2. A Documentation PDF (process tables, prompts, iterations, reflection)

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Materials Required

• Computer with internet Access
• Microsoft Copilot](https://copilot.cloud.microsoft/){:target=”_blank”}

  Log in with your McMaster account

• Online collaborative journal (Google Docs or Microsoft Word Online)
• Photo editing software (e.g., Photoshop, GIMP, Canva) for final refinements

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Activities

Complete the following in order. Ask your professor or TA for support or feedback.

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[10 min] Set Up an Online Collaborative Journal

Create a shared journal with the following sections:

1. General Info
   • Group member names
   • Group number
   • Tool used (Microsoft Copilot)
   • Project
   • Reflection
2. Student 1 Name: Work-in-progress
3. Student 2 Name: Work-in-progress

Ensure both partners have full editing access.

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[20 min] Conceptualize Your Project (Group Work)

In your journal (under “Project”), answer:

1. Chosen Tool
   • Why did you choose Microsoft Copilot?
   • What discoveries or surprises emerged in Part 1?
   • What will you do differently now that you understand the tool better?
2. Project Direction
   • What is your story about?
   • What is the theme/genre (sci-fi, documentary, surreal, fantasy, etc.)?
   • What mood or emotional tone are you aiming for?
   • What visual or thematic elements must remain consistent? (color palette, lighting, filters, texture, composition, aspect ratio)
3. Process & Collaboration
   • How will you divide the work?

     Each student is expected to complete roughly half of the images.

   • How will you document progress? (e.g., tables, screenshots, iterative prompts, notes)

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[1h10m] Work on Your Project

Goal: Create a fictional story illustrated with 6–10 AI-generated images, maintaining a cohesive narrative and visual style.

Documentation Requirements

Each student must document their own process under their name. Create a four-column table for each attempted image (including failed ones):

1. Story Section
   • Insert the excerpt of your story that you attempted to visualize.
2. Image
   • Insert all generated images—even unsuccessful ones.
3. Prompt
   • Copy/paste the exact prompt you used.
4. Comments (4–5 sentences). Reflect on:
   • What worked well and why?
   • What limitations or issues came up?
   • If unsuccessful, how will you adjust your prompt?
   • How does this iteration move you toward a cohesive visual style?

Steps for Image Creation

1. Prompt Exploration & Style Refinement
   • Create an initial reference image.
   • Generate at least 15 iterations/image-versions experimenting with style, lighting, color palette, characters, composition
   • Add screenshots of all iterations to your collaborative journal.
2. Refine Prompts for Final Illustrations
   • Collaboratively choose 6–8 key scenes from your story and divide these scenes.
   • Write detailed prompts specifying visual style (e.g., watercolor, cyberpunk, graphic-novel inked look), character consistencies, backgrounds, and mood/tone.
   • Generate multiple variations per scene to maintain cohesion.
   • Document every step in your journal.

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[15 min] Reflection

Under Reflection, answer:

• How did your concept evolve from initial idea to final composition?
• What were the biggest technical challenges, and how did you solve them?
• What are the artistic and ethical implications of using AI in creative work?

Once documentation is complete:

➡️ Export as PDF
📄 Filename: Group-#-Documentation.pdf

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Assemble Your Project

Create your final Graphic Novel PDF. Guidelines:

• Use graphic editing software (e.g., Photoshop, Canva, InDesign)
• Combine text and visuals creatively.
• Visual layout choices are part of your grade
• You may choose:
  • One image per page, or
  • Comic-style layout, combining multiple images per page
• Include a Cover Page with:
  • Title of your story
  • A representative or introductory image
  • Group member names
  • Year

➡️ Export as PDF
📄 Filename: Group-#-GraphicNovel.pdf

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📤 Submissions

Type	File Name	Who Submits
Group	Group-#-Documentation.pdf	One per group
Group	Group-#-GraphicNovel.pdf	One per group

⚠️ Follow the submission protocols carefully. Incorrect submissions may result in lost points.

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