Scholarship Application
Please read the below criteria:
Applicants must attend a high school in Gloucester County or Camden County New Jersey.
Applicants must be high school seniors.
Applicants MUST SUBMIT TWO (2) previous art assignments from an art class the applicant is / was enrolled in.
Applicants MUST SUBMIT ONE (1) letter of recommendation or confirmation of artwork, no more than 250 words, from their art teacher. (Art teacher’s contact information must be on the letter.)
Applicants MUST CREATE ONE (1) original artwork comic book splash page based on the writing prompt provided below. (A comic book splash page is a full-page illustration that typically features a dramatic or action-packed theme. Mediums must be pencils & inks, digital creation or both.)
Applications must be received between October 1st, 2024 (10/01/2024) and February 1st, 2025 (5pm EST 02/01/2025).
ONLY ONE submission per applicant will be considered.
NOTE: This is a Competitive Scholarship - ONLY ONE applicant will be selected to receive the scholarship.
Writing Prompt: Comic Book Splash Page
Title: "Claws of Fury!"
Description: Create an electrifying splash page featuring Wolverine in the midst of an intense battle. The setting is a dark, rainy alleyway in a gritty part of New York City, illuminated by the flickering neon lights from nearby storefronts.
Action Elements:
- Wolverine is charging forward, his adamantium claws extended and gleaming, ready to strike. Capture the raw intensity in his expression, showcasing his fierce determination and fierce snarl.
- Surrounding him, a group of henchmen (feel free to invent your own or use classic foes like Sabretooth or Lady Deathstrike) are converging on him, brandishing weapons and looking shocked at his ferocity.
- Show dynamic motion with Wolverine leaping over one of the henchmen, while another attempts to swing a bat at him. Include debris flying through the air to emphasize the chaos of the battle.
Visual Style:
- Use dark, moody colors to set the atmosphere, with splashes of bright colors from Wolverine's costume and the neon lights to draw attention to him.
- Incorporate rain streaks across the page, adding texture and emphasizing the gritty environment. Utilize dynamic lines to convey movement, making the viewer feel the energy of the fight.
- Add sound effects like “SNIKT!” as Wolverine unsheathes his claws and “WHAM!” as he makes contact with a foe, enhancing the action-packed feel of the scene.
Challenge: Think about how to convey the ferocity and primal nature of Wolverine while showcasing the danger he faces from his opponents. Experiment with different angles and perspectives to make the splash page as dynamic as possible.