CREATING VIRTUAL COMICS BASED ON LITERARY PLOTS IN COMIC STRIP MAKER

Abstract

This article explores the use of Comic Strip Maker as an innovative digital tool for creating virtual comics based on literary plots. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating visual storytelling into literature classes to enhance students’ engagement, creativity, and comprehension. By transforming classical and modern literary works into comic format, learners can reinterpret texts, analyze character development, and visualize key events. The article highlights pedagogical strategies for implementing Comic Strip Maker in teaching, including project-based learning, collaborative tasks, and individualized creative assignments. It also examines the potential benefits, such as improved reading motivation, deeper understanding of narrative structures, and the development of critical thinking and digital literacy skills. Challenges like ensuring age-appropriate content, maintaining literary authenticity, and balancing creativity with academic rigor are also addressed. The findings suggest that virtual comics can serve as an effective supplementary resource in literature education, making learning more interactive and student-centered.