Date of Publication

2-1-2021

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Subject Categories

Illustration | Visual Studies

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Communication

Honor/Award

Nominated for Outstanding Thesis

Thesis Advisor

Ryanorlie B. Abeledo

Defense Panel Chair

Rica Leticia I. Arevalo
Nelson Calguia
Cloduado A. Del Mundo, Jr.

Defense Panel Member

Rica Leticia I. Arevalo
Nelson Calguia
Cloduado A. Del Mundo, Jr.

Abstract/Summary

Why Am I Still Here: A Body Horror Webcomic Thesis on Identity and Body Dysmorphia is a 20-panel pilot webtoon (in URL format for web submission) that tells the story of Hipolyta, a social media beauty influencer who is offered the opportunity of a lifetime to advance her career. However, due to unresolved issues from her past and the mounting pressures of her industry's expectations, she is consumed by her own insecurities that lead her to self-mutilation and psychosis.
The project is composed of a complete production outline and panel script for three (3) chapters, and a fully illustrated pilot chapter to express and help visualize the creative direction and tone of the webcomic series. This story is inspired by my own personal struggles with self-identity and body image, discourses on social media influencers and authenticity, as well as, the growing public interest in the topic of body dysmorphic disorder. The visuals and narrative style are influenced by the works of Junji Ito, a horror mangaka, and the works of Satoshi Kon, a filmmaker. The project was composed by the proponent, then illustrated the panels using ProCreate and formatted the layout with Photoshop.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Physical Description

36 leaves

Keywords

Webcomics; Body dysmorphic disorder

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Embargo Period

2-17-2021

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