Comic Strip Creations: Sequencing, and Literacy Through Art
This one time class will provide the REAL origin stories of beloved superheroes and characters. Students will invent short comics of their own with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Eleanor C.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(262)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Student comprehension is measured through participation, project completion, and verbal explanation. Everyone is encouraged to participate through group and individual moments through out the class.Class Experience
I am consistently surprised that many young fans of superheroes are unfamiliar with their humble, comic strip beginnings. This one time class will introduce students to “the funny pages” (colored comic strips on the back of newspapers), comic books, and storyboarding. Through character development, and a fair amount of goofiness, students will create clear plot lines and story order. We will cover comedy, drama, and science fiction through student guided drawings and brainstorming sessions. This class will establish a strong foundation in sequencing with some opportunities to include text. We will examine universal symbols including but not limited to: thought bubbles, ideas, motion indication, dream/thoughts, confusion, and fatigue. Join us, as we create new and exciting comic strip creations !
Learning Goals
Participants will have a completed comic strip by the end of class. Students will be encouraged to articulate/ narrate their sequences for the class, as a practice round for friends and family.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper, sharpened pencils, erasers, colors optional! Ruler or straight edge also recommended
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.7
262reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
New York Teaching Certificate
Hello, Art enthusiasts! I am a multi-disciplinary artist working in New York City. As a teaching artist, I have been working in Public school in-school residency programs for the past nineteen years(!)...most recently with a concentration in Visual Arts. Many of these partnerships involved very direct coordination with students’ academic teachers, so that the Art projects enriched comprehension. I prioritize recyclable materials, and their environmental importance. I have extensions experience with literacy, and STEM-based residencies, in particular.
Over the past few years I have worked with every age, from early childhood to high school. I have seen first hand, how the affects of arts education through residency partnerships transform and enhance students’ lives. I am often very inspired by the creativity and commitment young students bring to these projects. In addition to Visual Art, I teach music composition, ‘Cello, and Guitar.
I am an alumna of the Juilliard School and the Teaching Artist Project. My supporting teacher experience at the Rudolph Steiner School in Manhattan combines Waldorf ideology with these other skills. I am on the NYC DOE substitute teacher roster. This mixture of public and private practice has prepared me to serve students from a wide range of backgrounds.
I try to incorporate physical balance into art making, often a skill that is considered “inactive”. Over the past two years my mindful Art workshops have been requested by public schools and administrative teams across NYC. I have worked extensively with groups and individuals on the spectrum, and as a Visual Art Consultant for students dealing with trauma.
I am a 2020 Legacy Arts Project recipient, and recently received the New York City Arts in Education Roundtable Teaching Artist Grant.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-13 learners per class
