Included in Comics 101:
Weekly Classes
In this program, learners will meet weekly with an expert instructor and small group of peers to explore the stages of writing and drawing comics.
Live Member-Only Events
Students will participate in exclusive live Members-Only events with DC artist Francis Manapul!
Comic Book Creator Challenge
What better way to learn about being a comic book artist than creating an entire graphic novel? Winners of this challenge will have their comic book printed to share with family, friends, and fans!
Weekly Live Class Topics
Week One: Creating & Drawing Characters
Students begin by breaking down drawing techniques and discovering the secrets to illustrating like a pro while turning inspiration into action.
Week Two: Giving Characters Character
This week, students explore how to develop characters' personalities and emotions through the use of shapes and colors.
Week Three: Secrets of Spectacular Storytelling
How do you hook readers? Make the story compelling! This week, students will learn how to craft an engaging narrative that their readers will love.
Week Four: Setting the Scene
How do writers design and create the environments that their characters inhabit without taking too much time and energy away from the story itself? This week, students learn all about world-building.
Week Five: Animating Action
From lines of motion to sound effects, the details are important! This week, students will focus on tips and tricks that bring comic book action to life.
Week Six: Drawing Tools & Techniques
This week, students will start to master the art of proportion, shading, and line thickness to help their drawings truly take on a life of their own.
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DC Presents: Comics 101
• Typically 9-12 students per class.
• 6 weeks of curated class content.
• 1.5 hours of live instruction per week.
