Comics: Sequential Art and Storyboarding

Comics: Sequential Art and Storyboarding is an engaging course designed for young artists interested in the world of comics and visual storytelling. Over four weeks, students will explore the fundamentals of creating sequential art, focusing on how to effectively tell a story through a series of images. The course will cover essential techniques in storyboarding, including panel layout, pacing, and transitions, as well as the integration of text and visuals to enhance the narrative. Students will work on developing their own comic strips, from initial concept and character design to final inking and lettering. This course is ideal for aspiring comic book artists and storytellers eager to bring their creative ideas to life through the art of comics.

Course Outcomes for Elementary Students - 

• Understanding Sequential Art: Students will learn the basics of sequential art, understanding how to tell a story through a series of images arranged in a logical sequence.
• Storyboarding Techniques: Participants will master essential storyboarding techniques, including panel layout, pacing, and transitions, to create smooth and engaging narratives.
• Integration of Text and Visuals: Students will learn how to effectively integrate text (such as dialogue and captions) with visuals to enhance the storytelling experience.
• Character and Scene Development: The course will guide students in designing characters and scenes that are consistent and expressive, contributing to the overall narrative of their comics.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Participants will develop creative problem-solving skills as they work through the challenges of visual storytelling and sequential art creation.
• Completion of a Comic Project: Each student will complete their own comic strip or short comic, from initial concept and storyboarding to final inking and lettering, demonstrating their understanding and application of the concepts taught.
• Artistic Confidence and Expression: By the end of the course, students will gain confidence in their ability to create comics, equipped with the skills to express their unique ideas and stories through sequential art.

Requirements - 
A curious and interested mind, no experience is necessary for this course.  

Materials - 
All regular course materials are included, though students may receive lists of supplies if they would like to practice at home after the course ends. 

Note -

This class is three sessions long, as we will not have class on Thanksgiving. As a result, it is slightly cheaper than our four week sessions.