Class Description
You have a story to tell. In this class, you will go from blank page to finished comic- no experience required. You will learn how visual artists use panels, composition, color, and characters to communicate ideas that words alone cannot. By the end of two days, you will walk away with a complete, original comic you made from scratch!
Learning Objectives: in this class, students will learn about
- The language of graphic design: how panels, composition, and visual flow work together;
- How to tell a story visually, using images and layout rather than explanation;
- Character design, thumbnail sketching, and panel planning from idea to draft;
- Inking techniques, line weight, and color theory applied to comics;
- Using visual narrative through personal artistic style;
- The art of the peer critique and give peer critiques on the progress of student work;
- Opportunities and potential resources on career pathways;
- How to distribute, exhibit, and promote artwork for a variety of audiences.
Equipment
- iPad
- Apple Pencil
- iMac
Software
- Procreate
- Adobe PhotoShop
Deliverables: Students and Class Projects
- Students will leave this class with their own finished original comic!
