Drawing for comic books

City Lit

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In London

£ 219 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Learn to develop the process of writing and drawing comic book pages and learn how to plan, create and draw comic book pages effectively. You will plan a 4 page graphic story and execute one finished page on the course.
What previous students liked about the course:
“The fact that there was an end product. I also loved the flexibility of the tutor to my, and others individual learning needs.”
“Good relaxing atmosphere, felt comfortable in group, teacher was encouraging and helpful. Boosted self-confidence.”
“It covered a lot in a short time. Positive relaxed atmosphere. Helpful tutor.”
“Receiving tips. Executing a mini-comic from start to finish.”
“Time to draft own work with feedback.”

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- Plan a 4 page comic book.
- Plan and execute sketches for the comic book.
- Create characters and draw them so they can be recognised within different panels.
- Understand how to break a story down into a sequence of images
- Write, draw and ink one full page of the planned comic book.
What students have achieved on their course:
“I have learnt to relax a bot and simplify the process. I have found it is not as complicated as I thought it was.” HJ
“Complete 2 pages of comic. Chance to draft a short comic and experiment.” AG
“Learned how to condense material into clear visual narrative. Perspective. Tips, cartoonists ‘shorthand’ for visual elements.” MD
“Confidence – character creation – clearer story lines.” CC

Please bring your own pens (fineliner pens medium to thick), drawing pencils and sketch books. Other materials will be provided.

It would be useful to bring a memory stick (or portable hard drive – please note PC formatted hard drives can be read by Apple mac computers, but not written to.) CDs/DVDs are available.
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If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy

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Subjects

  • Drawing

Course programme

A full course outline will be given out at the first session.
- Character design
- Designing a comic page
- Drawing and Inking
- Lettering and speech balloons.

You will be taught using practical illustrated demonstrations, followed by practical exercises. The course will require you to draw a lot. In some circumstances you may be asked to finish an exercise in your own time, ready for the next class.

Additional information

You can further develop your skills and interest in Illustration through a range of courses at the City Lit in illustration, animation, cartooning and web design. You can download a PDF of all the Graphics and Illustration courses on offer at: search on the web site or request a printed prospectus from the City Lit home page. ¿ General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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