
COMIC
Students interested in sequential art are attracted to our program because of the serious and encouraging format. As with all our programs we have a recommended course of study and prerequisites to build skills and confidence. What are the stories you want to tell?

Unless otherwise noted sessions run for 17 weeks ( one semester).
Spring 2021 classes will be conducted virtually until further notice. For more information
Senior/Sibling/Family discounts may apply
Convenient payment options available

Comic Art : Drawing in the Manga Style
Whether you are a beginner, or have some experience drawing
in the Manga style, these short courses will provide you a comprehensive guide to illustrating in the Josei, Shoujo and Chibi styles. Topics covered: Drawing characters, body and head proportions for each style, with different views, Facial features and expressions, hair and hairstyles clothes and accessories.
Sat. 1-3pm 13+ (5 week session)
session I Feb. 6 - Mar. 6
Session II Mar. 20- Apr.24 (No class on 4/3)
Session III May 1-May 29
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Drawing for Comic I/II/III
Grade 5+
These prerequisite classes lay a strong foundation for students interested in following in our Comic Art program. Students learn and refine drawing skills in specific areas for each level.
Level I Drawing Skills Sat. 10am-12
Level II Perspective Drawing Thur. 4-6pm
Level III Basic Body for Comic Wed. 4-6pm Jan. 27- May 26.

Drawing for Comic
Adult/Teen 13+
This semester long drawing class lays a strong foundation for students interested in following on to other classes in the Comic Art program. Fundamental skills in observational drawing, properties of line, shape and rendering light on form are covered. This class will provide students with confidence to draw. Immensely important, no matter what comic style you are interested in pursuing.
Tues. 6:30-8:30 Jan 26-May 25

Intro to Comic Art 11+
These short courses covers the fundamentals of comic art, vocabulary, basic panel progressions and how to get your ideas across clearly.
Tues. 6:30-8:30 ( 5 week sessions) 11+
Session I Feb 2-Mar 2
Session II Mar. 16-Apr. 20 (No class on 3/30)
Session III Apr. 27-May 25

Comic Art
13+
Students develop their understanding of characters, fundamentals of sequential story telling and the basics of panel layout and focus on scriptwriting and story development.
Wed. 6:30-8:30 (10 Week Session)
Mar. 10 - May 19 (No class on 3/31)

Comic Anatomy
Adult/ Teen 16+
This course is for anyone who is interested in drawing characters for comics, illustration or video games. Students learn the use of simple form, and angles in creating original characters. Divided into two manageable sections students will learn, over the course of a semester, focused drawing approaches for the head and body.
Comic Anatomy I TBA
Comic Anatomy II TBA

Comic Art
Adult/Teen 13+
This is the perfect introduction for adults and teens who are interested in learning techniques for drawing their own comics. Sequential storytelling and character development techniques will be covered as well as panel progressions, composition, page layout and a range of different styles of illustration and inking. This is a great course for those who want to learn or refine work on a graphic story.
Wed. 6:30-8:30 (10 Week Session)
Mar. 10 - May 19 (No class on 3/31)

Comic Art : Animal Anatomy
This course is designed to provide students with
the foundations of animal structure for use in comic and the creation of fantasy creatures. Introduction to skeleton, filling the structure/ shape, muscle, gestures, expression, and techniques for rendering skin, fur, scales will be covered. Students will examine drawing animals with consideration to the environment and believability when developing creature designs.
Prerequisite Drawing for Comic I/II/II or strong drawing skills and permission of instructor. Please contact us prior to enrolling.
TBA

Comic Art: Drawing the Environment
The semester long course covers drawing the comic environment using simple linear perspective tools. This class covers background and its relationship with the foreground, perspective, value, lighting ,color and attention to details of both the foreground and the background objects . You will learn approaches to drawing both interior and exterior spaces Strong drawing skills or Drawing for Comic recommended prior to this class.
Thur. 6:30-8:30 Jan 28- May 27