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27 MAY – 3 SEP 2017 GOMAGUIDE FOR SCHOOLSThe Avengers — including Captain America, IronMan, Thor, Hulk, Hawkeye and Black Widow — aresome of the most recognisable Super Heroes incontemporary popular culture. These characters,along with Ant-Man, Doctor Strange and the Guardiansof the Galaxy, have leapt from the pages of MarvelComics and are brought to life in the Marvel CinematicUniverse. From the breakthrough Iron Man 2008 tothis year’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 2017, Marvelhas distilled years of complex storytelling into anunparalleled cinematic experience.‘Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe’ focuseson the feature films released by Marvel Studios, upto Doctor Strange in 2016, plus elements from theupcoming Queensland-filmed Thor: Ragnarok 2017.Through over 500 objects, the exhibition exploresthe complex personas and relationships that havemade these Super Heroes relatable to contemporaryaudiences, and offers insight into the creative processesused to bring these characters and stories to life.Drawn extensively from collections held at MarvelStudios in Los Angeles and enhanced by a selectionof loans from private collectors, it features originalcomic books, film concept and keyframe art, propsand costumes, film sequences, interactive experiencesand a full retrospective of screenings at the Gallery’sAustralian Cinémathèque.The exhibition addresses three themes: ‘TheCinematic Assembled’, ‘Decoding the Universe’and ‘Behind the Scenes’.RYAN MEINERDING Keyframe for Marvel’s The Avengers 2012 / 2017 MARVEL1

‘THE CINEMATIC ASSEMBLED’‘The Cinematic Assembled’ looks at the fictional worldof the films, collapsing the lines between individualstories to explore the larger story of the MCU. Itbegins with a display of comics books depicting thefirst appearances of Marvel characters, as well as aselection of contemporary comics whose narrativeshave inspired specific films.This first section of the exhibition examines in depth therole of Captain America and the Avengers, alternatedimensions — featuring Ant-Man, Doctor Strange andthe Guardians of the Galaxy, and the significance of theInfinity Stones — and ends with Thor and the ThroneRoom of Asgard. Along the way, the exhibition exploresthe complex personas and relationships that have madethese characters relatable to contemporary audiences.‘DECODING THE UNIVERSE’‘Decoding the Universe’ focuses on Iron Man, oneof the most fascinating characters in the MarvelCinematic Universe. Iron Man is the brainchild of TonyStark, self-professed genius, billionaire, playboy andphilanthropist. Stark first embraced the Iron Mancharacter after he was kidnapped and wounded inAfghanistan, where, to stay alive, he was forced tobuild a suit of armour. Stark’s cutting-edge technologyexposed him to corporate sabotage (Obadiah Stane),rival military contractors (Justin Hammer), decade-oldgrievances (Whiplash), and a clandestine organisationfronted by a criminal mastermind (The Mandarin).This section of the exhibition presents elements fromthese clashes from Iron Man 2008, Iron Man 2 2010and Iron Man 3 2013, including Stark’s racing suit andcar, as well as multiple versions of the Iron Man suit.‘BEHIND THE SCENES’The Marvel Cinematic Universe is far more than thesum of its dynamic action sequences and charismaticactors. A look behind the scenes reveals the rigorouscreative processes undertaken during the pre-productionand post-production phases of filmmaking. Drawingon Marvel’s rich visual history, this space showcasesthe work of designers, artisans and production teams,bringing together beautifully crafted props and costumesalongside previously unseen set pieces from theforthcoming Thor: Ragnarok 2017. Also included arebehind-the-scenes interviews and interactive experiences.BEFORE YOUR EXHIBITION VISIT1 FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE MARVELCINEMATIC UNIVERSE — read some comics,watch some films, explore the world of Marvel online.2 RESEARCH ONE OF THE MARVEL CHARACTERS —for example, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk,Black Widow or Scarlet Witch. Find out more about your chosen character’sbackground and abilities.The Ancient One costume / Worn by Tilda Swinton in Doctor Strange 2016 / 2017 MARVEL2

EXHIBITIONENTRYSUPER HERODRAWINGACTIVITYTHEINFINITYSTONESGUARDIANS OFTHE GALAXY‘MARVEL UNIVERSEEXPLAINED’ANT-MANASGARDGALLERY 1.2‘DECODINGTHE UNIVERSE’GALLERY 1.1‘THE CINEMATIC ASSEMBLED’DOCTORSTRANGE‘IRON MAN(DE)CONSTRUCTED’THE AVENGERSCAPTAINAMERICACOMIC -PRODUCTIONGALLERY 1.3‘BEHIND THE SCENES’* Free WiFi is available at GOMAVia Marvel Unlocked, you can watch filmexcerpts, as well as collect intel and accesshidden information. Become a person ofinterest to the Super Heroes — and the villains —of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!WATCH OUT FOR THE MCU UNLOCKEDINTERACTIVE TOUR, WHICH YOU CAN ACCESSONCE YOU’RE INSIDE THE EXHIBITION *.EXHIBITION FLOOR PLAN3

GALLERY 1.1‘THE CINEMATIC ASSEMBLED’SPIDER-MAN MURALBrisbane-based comic book artist and commercialillustrator Wayne Nichols has worked for MarvelComics, illustrating titles including The Incredible Hulkand Exiles. For the exhibition, Nichols has created amural measuring eight by five metres depicting SpiderMan swinging through the streets of New York.? Called Homage to Spider-Man, this artworkrecalls Spider-Man as depicted in thecomics. What does the scene say aboutthe character?The mural is located alongside Steve Ditko’s originalartwork page of the first appearance of Spider-Man inthe Amazing Fantasy comic (#15), published in 1962.? How does Nichols’s creation differ from theoriginal Spider-Man from the 1962 comic?CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE AVENGERSConsider the way the Avengers have been presentedwithin the frame of the image below. On the image,circle the technical and symbolic elements thatcommunicate the attitudes and abilities of thecharacters. Make some notes about your observations.THE AVENGERS WORK AS A TEAM TO DEFENDTHE MARVEL UNIVERSE.?ADI GRANOV Iron Man no.1 / Concept art for Iron Man 2 2010 / 2017 MARVELANT-MAN, DOCTOR STRANGE, ANDTHE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXYConsider the ‘other-worldly’ settings created by MarvelStudios production teams for these three films.? D iscuss how these characters use theirstrengths and abilities within the group. How might you create other worlds oralternative realities in your creative work? List up to five conventions and techniquesyou could use.CONVENTIONS: THE KEY INGREDIENTS YOU WOULDEXPECT TO SEE IN A SUPER HERO FILM.TECHNIQUES: CAMERA MOVEMENTS (e.g. steady, zoom,pan), CAMERA ANGLES (e.g. high, low, close-up, longshot), LIGHTING EFFECTS, ETC.ASGARD?ADI GRANOV Keyframe for Marvel’s The Avengers 2012 / 2017 MARVEL If you were to film a scene featuring theThrone Room of Asgard, what techniquesand conventions could you use to enhancescale and convey a sense of grandeur? List at least five conventions andtechniques.4

GALLERY 1.2‘DECODING THE UNIVERSE’‘IRON MAN (DE)CONSTRUCTED’Compare the design elements of the Iron Man suits andprops — as represented in the keyframe and conceptartworks and in the physical costumes and props.? Can you identify any significant changes inthe design of certain props and costumes —from conception to completion? What do these changes mean for the filmicrepresentation of the character of Iron Man?THINK ABOUT CHARACTERS’ ABILITIES, ROLES,STATUS AND LANGUAGE. Compare the cinematic worlds of Iron Man, Thor and Ant-Man.What version of reality is represented by eachcharacter’s world? arvel Studios have reimagined their comics intoMHollywood blockbusters. Consider how imagery in the originalcomics may have influenced MarvelStudios storytelling.‘MARVEL UNIVERSE EXPLAINED’COMIC BOOK READING LOUNGEExplore the comic book origins of Marvel Studios’female characters. Characters such as Pepper Pottsand Jane Foster have unique professional expertise.? How do these female characters propelthe plot of their respective films?Narratives about Super Heroes often draw heavilyon century-old myths.? Why are these narratives still compellingto so many people? Why are Super Hero films so populartoday?Consider how elements of the real world have beenused to make the events and characters in the filmsappear real, rather than simply fantastical versionsof reality. List up to five significant developments thatcan influence the plot of a Super Hero film.RODNEY FUENTEBELLA Keyframe for Captain America: Civil War 2016 / 2017 MARVEL5

GALLERY 1.3‘BEHIND THE SCENES’PRE-PRODUCTION AND POST-PRODUCTION? What are the predominant colours of theCaptain America and Red Skull costumes? What do these colours say about thecharacters, and why do you think theywere chosen?CONSIDER THE DESIGN ELEMENTS USED IN THEREPRESENTATION OF THE HULK AND HIS WORLDIN BOTH THE MARVEL COMICS AND THE FILMS.ACTIVITY: DESIGN SPRINTImagine Marvel Studios want you to create an actionsequence for a forthcoming film. Working in a team, createa storyboard, design costumes and select post-productiontechnology for your action sequence. Begin by making someannotations about scale and proportion, and then devise aseries of sketches for your storyboard and costumes.NOTES:Has technology enabled the viewer to experienceHulk and his world in a different way? How?IN THE CLASSROOMIdentify changes you could make to enhance thestoryboards you created for the action sequence above. Think about how filmmakers use differentcamera angles and shot types to createpace and suspense. How do thesetechniques involve viewers in the action?EXTENSION ACTIVITY: RESEARCHResearch some effects used in films to demonstratethe differences between good and evil characters.How are more significant characters made to appeartaller, stronger and more courageous than othercharacters?MORE MARVEL RESOURCESEXHIBITION WEBSITEVIEW HEREAUSTRALIAN CINÉMATHÈQUE PROGRAMVIEW HEREQAGOMA BLOGVIEW HEREQ&A FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLSVIEW HERESTRATEGIC PARTNERPRINCIPAL PARTNERMAJOR PARTNERPUBLISHERQueensland Art Gallery Gallery of Modern ArtStanley Place, South Bank, BrisbanePO Box 3686, South BrisbaneQueensland 4101 AustraliaW: qagoma.qld.gov.auPublished in association with ‘Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe’, organised by theQueensland Art Gallery Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) and held at GOMA, Brisbane,Australia, 27 May – 3 September 2017. Queensland Art Gallery, 2017This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, nopart may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher. No illustrationin this publication may be reproduced without the permission of the copyright owners.All artwork and photographs, except where noted, courtesy of Marvel / 2017 MARVELThis resource has been developed by QAGOMA Learning Staff andAmanda Slack-Smith, Associate Curator, Australian Cinémathèque.6

CINEMATIC UNIVERSE — read some comics, watch some films, explore the world of Marvel online. 2 RESEARCH ONE OF THE MARVEL CHARACTERS — for example, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow or Scarlet Witch. Find out mor