Project info
- Developer Caitlyn Bannatyne
- Showcase year 2022
- Programme Computer Arts
Synopsis
I have used the campaign “'Witches of Scotland”' that aims to pardon the victims of the Scottish witch trials, as my topic to educate an audience, through the medium of a nonfiction comic. The comic is a slice of a larger idea, focusing on one part of the history of the Scottish witch trials and emphasising on the narrative of the real women, accused and executed. The comic summarises the beginning of witch trials in North Berwick in Scotland and three of the women who were falsely accused of witchcraft, ending with why this part of history is important to remember in today’s society. The comic uses mixed media, such as digital software (Clip Studio Paint, etc) and traditional relief printing through the use of lino print. Please be aware the comic contains themes of torture, abuse and death, although none of this is shown graphically.
The Scottish Witch Trials - Comics in The Education of Historic Events
I have used the 'Witches of Scotland' campaign, that aims to pardon the victims of the Scottish witch trials, as my topic to educate an audience through comics.
Project Motivation
Honours year was described to me as 'your selfish year' and I took that and ran! I’ve tried so many different things through this course but in the end I always return to comics. Focusing on the 'Witches of Scotland' campaign was tapping into my interest in history and genuinely believing and supporting the campaign. This topic was something I had never heard about before even though this was widespread throughout Scotland and is a part of our history. It also has strong ties to modern-day issues which is why it's still relevant. My interest in the topic and love for comics coupled with wanting to learn more really helped me stay motivated about the project throughout the last year.
