Since I summarized the stats for the normal CCP sessions, I thought I'd do the same for the workshops:
Total comics produced: 378
Number of workshops: 4
Average number of comics produced: 94.5
Best workshop: 5/10/07 - 124 comics
Monday, June 18, 2007
Sunday, June 17, 2007
The Numbers Game 4: Session Summary
These are the final stats for the regular comic project sessions:
Total comics produced: 1272
Number of sessions: 24
Sessions missed: 5 - 1/17/07, 2/14/07, 5/2/07, 5/16/07, 5/23/07
Top 5 sessions by comics produced:
1. 135, 5/30/07
2. 129, 4/18/07
3. 112, 4/11/07
4. 90, 4/4/07
5. 80, 12/6/06
Record attendance: 18
Average attendance: 10-12
Average number of comics produced per session: 53
Average number of comics produced per comic: 5.3
Average number of comics produced per template: 1.98
I have graphs showing how the total comics produced and averages changed over time. I'll post those eventually.
Total comics produced: 1272
Number of sessions: 24
Sessions missed: 5 - 1/17/07, 2/14/07, 5/2/07, 5/16/07, 5/23/07
Top 5 sessions by comics produced:
1. 135, 5/30/07
2. 129, 4/18/07
3. 112, 4/11/07
4. 90, 4/4/07
5. 80, 12/6/06
Record attendance: 18
Average attendance: 10-12
Average number of comics produced per session: 53
Average number of comics produced per comic: 5.3
Average number of comics produced per template: 1.98
I have graphs showing how the total comics produced and averages changed over time. I'll post those eventually.
5/31/07 Workshop - CCPW End
The final CCP Workshop at Dixwell-Yale produced 63 comics, the fewest of any workshop. This was largely due to no one showing up to the first gathering because of soccer practice. Fortunately, the second gathering had a healthy showing of about 10 kids, including those from the High Meadow School.
As with the final meeting of the comic project session, the theme was "Shine or Die." Unlike the other kids who were overwhelmed, this group was much more willing to plunge ahead. One student in particular was able to create his own original story using the comics. Something I like about the comic project is when students think of ways to interpret the images given to them in ways I never even imagined.
I had two new students who attended, but were disappointed that it was the final workshop. Fortunately, both later attended the Comic Making Tournament.
As with the final meeting of the comic project session, the theme was "Shine or Die." Unlike the other kids who were overwhelmed, this group was much more willing to plunge ahead. One student in particular was able to create his own original story using the comics. Something I like about the comic project is when students think of ways to interpret the images given to them in ways I never even imagined.
I had two new students who attended, but were disappointed that it was the final workshop. Fortunately, both later attended the Comic Making Tournament.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
5/30/07 Session - CCP End
I was finally able to finish getting the numbers for the last CCP session. In all, 133 comics were made, making it the single most productive session. Several new kids showed up, as well, who were disappointed to learn it was the last CCP session.
Overall, however, the session did not go as well as I'd hoped. Only one of the students showed any interest in completing the activity for that week: Shine or Die, a 38 page set of templates based on an And Shine Heaven Now story arc I co-wrote with Erin Ptah. This lack of interest was mainly due to the sheer size of the final activity, which overwhelmed many of them.
This reaction was not unexpected on my part; in fact, I had anticipated and planned for it. Originally, Shine or Die was going to be split into two 19 page halves for 5/23 and 5/30. I knew 19 pages was reasonable since the kids had finished the 18 page Dr. McNinja story earlier. However, when the 5/23 session had to be canceled because of the unexpected party, it forced all 38 pages to be done at once.
Still, much fun was had by all. I took several videos and pictures, which I will post when my deskto pis up and running again.
Overall, however, the session did not go as well as I'd hoped. Only one of the students showed any interest in completing the activity for that week: Shine or Die, a 38 page set of templates based on an And Shine Heaven Now story arc I co-wrote with Erin Ptah. This lack of interest was mainly due to the sheer size of the final activity, which overwhelmed many of them.
This reaction was not unexpected on my part; in fact, I had anticipated and planned for it. Originally, Shine or Die was going to be split into two 19 page halves for 5/23 and 5/30. I knew 19 pages was reasonable since the kids had finished the 18 page Dr. McNinja story earlier. However, when the 5/23 session had to be canceled because of the unexpected party, it forced all 38 pages to be done at once.
Still, much fun was had by all. I took several videos and pictures, which I will post when my deskto pis up and running again.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
5/24 Workshop Images Posted
The Workshop Gallery has been updated with pictures from the 5/24 meeting. Only five total, as it was a fairly low turn out.
These will be the last images uploading for several weeks, as my desktop is presently headed into storage as I move from New Haven to Pittsburgh. The site should continue to update as usual, however, barring Comic Genesis related queue problems like those that have been plaguing the system these past couple weeks.
These will be the last images uploading for several weeks, as my desktop is presently headed into storage as I move from New Haven to Pittsburgh. The site should continue to update as usual, however, barring Comic Genesis related queue problems like those that have been plaguing the system these past couple weeks.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
The Numbers Game 3: Template Tallies
Due to the move, I haven't had time to go through and figure out just how many comics were created at the final meeting of the CCP session and workshop, nor at the Tournament (though my current estimate is that the Tournament made close to 600 comics).
However, I can tell you just how many templates of each comic that participated in the CCP was used. I've listed them here in alphabetical order.
And Shine Heaven Now: 135
Chugworth Academy: 29
Dinosaur Comics: 1 (obviously)
Dr. McNinja: 21
Faking Life: 3
Ghastly's Ghastly Comic: 5
Krakow: 48
Mac Hall and Three Panel Soul: 11
Okashina Okashi: 122
Penny Arcade: 25
Questionable Content: 72
Rob and Elliot: 11
Resident Phreaks: 3
Sparklign Generation Valkyrie Yuuki: 20
Shortpacked!: 45
Something Like Life: 13
Return of Stickman: 1
Tsunami Channel: 24
Tracy and Tristan: 5
Unshelved: 12
Venus Envy: 8
xkcd: 6
Misc: 52 (this includes templates based on the art of John Su, Twin Enigma, Sora-ko, and others)
I would've used more Chugworth, but the site went down before I could snag the latest comics for making templates from. Assuming I do the CCP again in Pittsburgh (which I plan to have happen in Summer 2008), I'll likely use more Venus Envy, Chugworth, Penny Arcade, and Dr. McNinja than I did this first time. Dr. McNinja especially was a huge hit with the kids, so I will try to use every issue!
Without the above comics and artists, the CCP would be nothing more than an idle thought. Thank you to all who helped me!
However, I can tell you just how many templates of each comic that participated in the CCP was used. I've listed them here in alphabetical order.
And Shine Heaven Now: 135
Chugworth Academy: 29
Dinosaur Comics: 1 (obviously)
Dr. McNinja: 21
Faking Life: 3
Ghastly's Ghastly Comic: 5
Krakow: 48
Mac Hall and Three Panel Soul: 11
Okashina Okashi: 122
Penny Arcade: 25
Questionable Content: 72
Rob and Elliot: 11
Resident Phreaks: 3
Sparklign Generation Valkyrie Yuuki: 20
Shortpacked!: 45
Something Like Life: 13
Return of Stickman: 1
Tsunami Channel: 24
Tracy and Tristan: 5
Unshelved: 12
Venus Envy: 8
xkcd: 6
Misc: 52 (this includes templates based on the art of John Su, Twin Enigma, Sora-ko, and others)
I would've used more Chugworth, but the site went down before I could snag the latest comics for making templates from. Assuming I do the CCP again in Pittsburgh (which I plan to have happen in Summer 2008), I'll likely use more Venus Envy, Chugworth, Penny Arcade, and Dr. McNinja than I did this first time. Dr. McNinja especially was a huge hit with the kids, so I will try to use every issue!
Without the above comics and artists, the CCP would be nothing more than an idle thought. Thank you to all who helped me!
Monday, June 4, 2007
Info Coming Soon
I know I have yet to post anything on the last CCP session and workshop, or the tournament. I'm in the middle of moving, so this is delaying my posts. I'm also still crunching the numbers and such. Expect info on what happened soon.
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