Creating Comics and Graphic Novels - Lab
How to transform your short story into a comic book or graphic novel.
William Council
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(205)
What's included
15 live meetings
15 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
This art lab will show children how to story board a completed short story and turn it into a digital comic book. Students will need to be able to draw and scan their artwork (that will be the primary homework between classes) and send them to me before each class. I will then layout the completed pages. During class time we will script out the comic choosing fonts, colors and panel breakdowns. At the end of the course, students have the option to receive their comic in the digital format of their choice.
Syllabus
15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Week One
Introduction to Comic Book Basics – Definitions, Transitions and Types of Comics 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Week Two
Writing Basics – Dealing with Writer’s Block, Freewriting, Translating from Short Story to Script 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Week Three
Making Your Lead Character’s Life…. Complicated! 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Week Four
Parts of a Comic Book 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2016
4.9
205reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
William Alfred Council is a Freelance Writer / Digital Artist. He has a B.A. in English from Columbia University and is a Desert Storm Marine Corps Veteran. He is also a member of the League of Graphic Novel Educators.
A lifelong fan of comics, William interned at Marvel Comics under the tutelage of Editor Gregory Wright. Both a Writer and Graphic Artist since 1992, William began servicing individuals, local churches and organizations under the company name: New Vision Enterprises.
Besides Computer Consultations, William has also taught basic business skills and successfully found funding for Not for Profit organizations. He is currently the President of Zephaniah Comics. He has published Heroic Visions: Superhero Role Playing Adventure Game, Against the E.S.T.: Heroic Visions Adventure Module and two ongoing comic books - The Zephaniah Chronicles and Ogden Tales. They are available at Amazon, RPGNow and DriveThruComics. Article credits include the Yahoo Contributors Network, Demand Studios, Writers Research Group, 3D Artist, Author's Connection, Money Maker's Monthly, Editor's Choice and Home Business Magazine.Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $300 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
60 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-10 learners per class
