Design and Draw Comic Books

Adult Summer Online | This program has been canceled

All levels welcome.

6/25/2020-7/30/2020

6:30 PM-8:30 PM EDT on Th

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$195.00

$175.00

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Comics are the most versatile narrative mediums; join us for this online class to develop your skills in comic storytelling, as you learn a variety of techniques, both technical and theoretical. We will cover the basics of comic bookmaking, from idea generation to the printed page. Discover different drawing and inking techniques as we experiment with processes. Workshop instructor, Pat Aulisio will also share examples of different comic styles from all over the world, and a brief history of the genres of comics. Whether you are just starting out, or if you need guided studio time to help mold and detail your own personal comic, this workshop will motivate you to create comics you didn't even know you had in you!


WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE
1. Cover and page compositions
2. Inking techniques
3. Photoshop scanning and formatting

  • This is an online class hosted through Zoom. We recommend that you download the free Zoom application on your computer, phone, or tablet in advance of the first class.

  • Within 48 hours of registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the course via Zoom. The same link will be used each week.
  • • 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
  • • Triangle
  • • Ruler
  • • Masking tape