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Let's Make a Mini Comic Book! (Ages 12-15)

In this one time class, students will learn a simple technique to turn a single piece of paper into an 8 page comic book!
Seth McCombs
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(56)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this class students will learn a simple technique to turn a single piece of 8.5x11 paper into an eight page comic book complete with a front and back cover!  The instructor will provide a prompt to get the creativity flowing and each student will then create their own unique comic.  Throughout the class students will show their progress and receive feedback and support from other students and the instructor.  By working within the eight pages students will develop an understanding of pacing and structure.  The simple one sheet comic technique offers endless possibilities with the simplest of materials.  

Mini comics are an exercise in completion.  Many of us read graphic novels, manga or whole series of such books and want to make our own but we get lost in the worldbuilding and character biographies and never put a story down on paper.  This format requires us to be concise and clear.  It is both excellent training and a rewarding art unto itself.  These mini comics can be easily unfolded and copied on a home scanner/printer so students can share their stories with friends and family.    

There is a printout in the classroom that will streamline the process.

Learning Goals

Students will develop drawing and storytelling skills; flow of dialogue, pacing, picking the right moments to illustrate, how to finish a story in the space available.  The limitations imposed by the format encourage creative thinking just as much as the boundless possibilities of the medium.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Favorite drawing implements!
Scissors
One printout of the attached pdf - two or three copies if you draw fast!
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2021
4.9
56reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello!  My name is Seth McCombs.  I am an author and illustrator of comics, graphic novels and children's books.  I am part of the Teaching Artist roster for Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and spend much of my time visiting schools and libraries as a teacher.  

I offer classes dedicated to the craft of comics storytelling!  Comics (manga, graphic novels, etc) is a unique artform and no amount of drawing lessons can adequately prepare someone to do the jobs of director, cinematographer, screenwriter, set designer and actor all at once.  I offer fun, activity based classes for younger students and deep dives into the craft for older kids.  Basically, I offer the classes I wanted to take when I was growing up!  Here is a coupon code good for one free session in either of my ongoing classes, Comics Makers Club or Sketchbook Club: MCCOMQ69O810

For the past 7 years I have run comics creation workshops with elementary school children and mentored high school seniors through their graphic novel projects.  I have been reading, absorbing, studying and making comics for my entire life.  I have a deep understanding of how to tell stories with pictures and I excel at teaching what I know.  I truly love the comics medium; from superheroes to slice of life stories, I am fascinated by what it can do.  In my classes, students will learn how to gracefully give and accept criticism.  They will experience the energizing effect and the pride that comes with working alongside others who share your passion.

One year ago my wife and I adopted our first child.  Being a father has become the single greatest joy of my life.  I believe that energy carries over to my classes and translates as excitement for the potential of all my students!

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Meets once
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
1-12 learners per class

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