Graphic Narrative: Comics for Adults

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Tell stories through sequential images with dialog, action and symbolism. Create orginal stories for comic strips, comic books, graphic novels and any other form of graphic narrative you can dream up, with any subject matter. The emphasis will be on how we communicate with sequential narrative (not on how to draw cartoon characters). We will explore the pictograms, iconography and visual grammar used by masters of comic media, and we’ll move through the entire process of sequential story-telling as an art, from concept to print.

Course Number

AC593

Class Size

8

Age Range

17+, teens by permission

Skill Level

All Levels

Prerequisite

None

Materials

Please bring to first class:

  • a sketchbook (any kind)
  • A pad of Bristol board, at least 20 sheets, 11”x 14” or larger
  • scrap paper for testing pens, etc.
  • pencils (any kind)
  • eraser
  • glass jar for water
  • paper towels or rags

Additional supplies to be discussed in class; you may purchase in advance or wait until class discussion:

  • Acrylic ink, one jar black, one jar white (any brand)
  • Artist's drawing pens: Prismacolor or Micron brand recommended
  • Sable brushes, at least one small round and one fill brush
  • We will also discuss additional optional materials for ‘inking.’

Instructor, Schedule, and Cost

Instructor: Jerel Dye

This class is not currently offered. If you're interested, please let us know.