Cartooning Comics and Graphic Novels for 16 to 18 Year Olds Online Short Course

Course description

What are comics? What kinds of comics are there, and how do you start drawing one? In this course, you will master the basics of creating your own comics.

In session 1, you will learn more about features of comics as an art form, and will start developing your own visual story. In session 2, you will practice aspects of comic creation and look at pacing and panelling as your comic takes shape. In session 3, you will complete your comic, adding details, text and colour.

The course outcome will be creating a complete short comic, which you can continue to expand in your own time. All artistic abilities are welcome.

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at anyone aged 16 to 18 who is interested in art and design. If you have an interest in reading or drawing comics, graphic novels and/or manga, and enjoy creating your own stories, this course is for you!

Course outcomes

By the end of the course students should have:

• Created their own comic
• Developed their own personal style and techniques for future work

Clear, easy to understand lessons:    

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.    
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.    

Experience life on campus:    

• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe    
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline    
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need    
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time    
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments    
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time    

A certificate of completion:    

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!    
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.    
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!    
• Certificates are great to compliment your cv.