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?
Comic Art (Level I Foundations)
Grade 5+
These 8 week long class is the prerequisite for students interested in following in our Comic Art program.Designed to lay a strong foundation for next level comic classes, students learn and refine drawing skills with:
drawing the body for comic
drawing animals
drawing the environment for comic
Spring Semester
Tues 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Sat. 10-12
Comic Art (Level II)
13+
This semester long course is broken into three sections Introduction to comic and sequential story telling, Comic page lay out and the basics of panel progressions, and development of the story.
***Students should complete the Comic Foundations class before joining this class.
Spring Semester
Thur.4:30-6:30
Drawing for Comic : Foundations
Adult/Teen 13+
This 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.
Spring Semester
Thur 6:45-8:45
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.
Spring Semester
Comic Anatomy
Adult/ Teen 16+
These two courses provide students with a comprehensive foundation in drawing figures for the purposes of comic illustration. Instruction focuses on underlaying structure for proportion, perspective and gesture, creating volume, development of muscle mass and refinement. Perfect class for beginners and those looking to improve how they draw the figure.
Comic Anatomy (Male) ( 8 weeks) TBA
Comic Anatomy (Female) (8 weeks) TBA
Comic Art
Adult
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.
Thur. 6:45-8:45
16 weeks