Comic Books: Getting Started

Adult Class | This program is completed

All levels welcome.

9/11/2018-11/13/2018

6:30 PM-9:30 PM EDT on Tue

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$255.00

$230.00

$15.00

Learn the basics of comics from writing, sketching, and character development to basic visual storytelling techniques.

In this class, you will compose a short 6 to 12-page story, and learn how to format your comic book for final printing. Discover different drawing and inking techniques, along with a cursory history lesson in many genres of comics. Walk away with a better understanding of one of the most versatile narrative mediums, along with some great drawings!

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE
1. Write a script/make thumbnail
2. Using correct tools and formats for print
3. Basic understanding of story pacing and page composition
4. Basic understanding of blocking out and composing panels

  • • Sketchbook
  • • Pencil (s)/eraser(s)
  • • Precision pens (Micron 01, 05, 08 recommended)
  • • Bristol paper (14x17 and 11x14 recommended)
  • • Brushes (watercolor brushes recommended), don't need immediately
  • • Ink (Sumi ink recommended), don't need immediately