Graphic Novel and Comics Series

Graphic Novel and Comic Art Foundations  I
 July 7 – 8 & July 10 – 11; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Instructor:  Paul Sizer                                       
This class explores the foundations of creating comic/graphic novel stories. During this class, students will develop characters, create storylines and character sheets, develop ideas for a short form story, and prepare the ideas for production. Students will go through the creative process of developing a cast for their story, outlining the ideas for a short story, and rendering the styles, costuming and environments for their story. The class will concentrate on hands-on drawing skills and concepting during class time, and drawing outside of class as well. Students will also prepare their ideas and develop the scripts for producing the comics. Critiques of student work during the class times will help students learn about collaborative process and working with teams. At the end of this class, each student will have a "style guide" for the production of their own comic short form story.
Suggested Ages:  13 & up / Fee: $150