$20

weekly

or $120 for 6 classes

Comic Book Script Writing

Completed by 23 learners

Ages 9-17

Live Group Course

Students will learn how to turn an existing short story into a comic book or movie script.

William Council

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(206 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 6 weeks

2-8 learners per class

60 min

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What's included

6 live meetings

6 in-class hours

Assignments

1 hour per week. included

Certificate of Completion

included

Class Experience

Comic Book Script Writing will show students how to turn an existing short story or novella into script format. They will learn how to set up a scene, manage camera angles and adjust character dialog.
Students will need to submit a short story before the 1st class.

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to turn a short story or novella into a comic book script.

Syllabus

6 Lessons

over 6 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Parts of a Play

 Comic Book Script Writing is very similar to the elements of a play. Students will explore playwriting fundamentals and see how they apply to comic creation.

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

21 Fiction Writing Styles

 Students will choose a comic book style for their story and begin main character development.

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Freewriting Workshop

 Students will finalize their comic book style, begin freewriting exercises and learn types of conflict to trouble their main characters and enrich their story.

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Three Act Format.

 Students will develop both their protagonist and antagonist giving strengths and weaknesses to both. They will also adapt their story to the Three Act Format.

60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

William Council

Joined April, 2016

4.9

206reviews

Profile

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.