Comics are a combination of pictures and words, but also a whole new narrative medium on its own! In this class, you'll go through the process of planning and making a comic, using some of the narrative techniques that are unique to this kind of visual narrative.
What you'll learn in this class:
<ul><li>Choosing the key moments and actions you'll show in your comic</li>
<li>Framing your comic panels to better communicate your story</li>
<li>Adding text and speech bubbles to your comic</li>
<li>Organizing a comic page in a way that's appealing and easy to read</li>
</ul>This class is for anyone who wants to get started on comics, and requires no previous knowledge in this area! You can work with whatever medium or art style you want, so you can make a comic with your favorite tools or try something new!

Introduction

Project: Turn a Book Scene into a Comic

Pacing: What to Leave In, What to Leave Out

Framing: What to Show, How to Show It

Text: Showing Sound, Visually

A Note on Lettering

Flow: Arranging Panels Within the Page

Choosing your Scene and Brainstorming

Thumbnails

Sketching and Lettering

Inks and Final Pages

Final Comments and Tips

(SAMPLE PROJECT) Lord of The Flies

Storytelling with Pictures: An Introduction to Comics

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