Making mini-comics

- Understand the form and function of mini comics and fanzines
- Have an awareness of the work of some key comic and fanzine artists
- Undertake visual research
- Plan your own short comic narrative
- Plan the design of a mini comic or fanzine
- Prepare your mini comic or fanzine work for printing.
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 a sketch book to record visual ideas, some black fineliner pens (medium to thick) and a memory stick. All other materials will be provided.
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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. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount

You will be taught using a range of techniques including workshops, short lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, tutorials, group and individual assistance and hand-outs. Please note the City Lit uses Apple Mac computers in Animation, Cartooning, Digital arts, Film, Graphics, Illustration, Photography and Web design.