Make Comic Strips W/ Professional Printing! Publish & Distribute Worldwide! 6-13
Students get their comic strips published in an actual, professionally printed, comic book magazine, to be read by 1000s of readers all over the world. They also get a box of their own comics to keep or give away to their friends.
Raymond Mullikin (Raytoons Comics)
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4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Optional: Students can work on their comics in between class times, as well as during class. If they want to have comics that more than a few panels in length (which is basically just a comic strip), they would need to work on it between class times. (See ITINERARY section above.) I am available in between classes if any students have any questions and give feedback. They can either send me a private message on Outschool or post their question on the Outschool page. If they have comic panels that they would like me to look at, they can send me those as well. While classes are normally 50-55 minutes, I am willing to stay on Zoom sometimes after class if a student needs help with their comics.Assessment
The teacher will provide verbal feedback in class. If they need any assistance with their panels in between class times, the teacher will also provide short written feedback to students,Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱!
𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.
𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐒 can take a similar class like this one on Outschool. Visit my profile or message me for info on the class.
Students will create out their own comic strips (like Garfield, Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, etc.). Students will plan out their ideas and characters, going through the whole process of planning, penciling, lettering, and inking on paper. The final part of coloring and editing their work would be done on the computer to give their comic a more professional look.
The students comics would be printed/published in a magazine which publishes comics and artwork created by kids. Thousands of copies of the magazine are printed per issue. These comics would be distributed to schools and comic books stores for other children to read.
This class covers the fees for the student's printed/shipping of comics. USA Students would receive at least 30 Cartoon Avenue comic books.
📢 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: Due to the high cost of shipping to foreign countries, learners in this class from outside the USA will get 9+ comic books instead of 30.
🚚 𝙎𝙀𝙀 𝘽𝙀𝙇𝙊𝙒 for comic book printing schedules.
The comic magazine would feature comics made by everyone in these classes.
**NOTE: This class may meet once a week for 4-weeks OR "camp-style" in which it will meet four straight days for a week.**
✨ITINERARY✨
📣 Students will learn how to create, edit, and color their comic stories. Artwork will be done on paper, then scanned and edited on computer. (If student has a computer tablet and wishes to use that instead, let me know prior to class.)
【Day 1】
✔️ The students will learn the rules on making a comic for the class.
❖ The rules will also available on the classroom page.
❖ Students have to create their own characters, not copy others (like Spiderman and Batman, for example).
❖ Rules include following the template guides, which will also be available on the classroom page.
✔️ The students think of ideas for their short comic story.
✔️ Students learn about Splash Panels.
❖ Students might even start working on splash panels, if there is time.
📝 For Homework, students plan out their stories. They will need to have a penciled splash panel ready for the next class.
❖ Students may send their penciled panels for the instructor to look over, if they want.
If students get approval from the instructor, they may ink the panel early, if they want. But DO NOT color the panel.
🚨 NONE of their panels should be inked yet, unless learner gets permission from instructor.
【Day 2】
✔️ Instructor will check student panels to make sure they are ready to ink.
❖ It is important to make sure that the spelling/grammar of the text is correct.
❖ The text must also not be too small, should be in capitals (like in comic books), and is readable.
❖ Some captions may be required to tell the reader what is going on.
✔️ Students will ink their comics, and then erase ALL the pencils.
✔️ Students will pencil their other panels.
📝 For Homework, students work on their other panels.
Any panels that are inked (and pencils erased), should be scanned onto their computer and ready for next class.
❖ Students MAY NOT work on more than 4 panels at one time.
(They can work on more panels after the first 4 are COMPLETELY done and the instructor says you can make more.)
❖ Students must first have the instructor look over the panels, before they can ink them (and erase the pencils).
❖ Students DO NOT color the panel. They will be colored later on the computer.
🚨 NONE of their panels should be inked yet, unless learner gets permission from instructor.
【Day 3】
✔️ Direct Instruction: Students will follow along with the teacher as he shows them how to edit their comic panels on the computer.
The teacher also shows them how to color their artwork as well.
✔️ Students will edit and color their comic art.
【Day 4】
✔️ With the assistance of the teacher, they will setup the layout of the comic book panels onto the page.
❖ Layout Page Templates will be available to download prior to class.
📝 For Homework: If students are not finished, they will have at least a week after the last day to finish their comics.
(Exact due dates will be given during class and on the classroom page.)
❖ Students may submit their comics via posting in Outschool's student messaging section If students have their own file sharing place (like Dropbox), they may share it that way as well.
❖ Any comic panels submitted, after the last day is over, without the proper editing or approval of the instructor will be rejected.
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴/𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀
𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝟑 𝐭𝐨 𝟒 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐈 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰.)
If you were not able to submit to the due date on time, message me about sending at a later due date.
📙 Classes that end sometime in November 2023 - January 2024:
𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: I will need the comics by February 29 2024.
The comics will be put together and printed in March/April 2024.
The books would be released sometime in May 2024.
📙 Classes that end sometime in February 2024 - May 2024:
𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: I will need the comics by June 30 2024.
The comics will be put together and printed in July 2024.
The books would be released sometime in August/September 2024.
📙 Classes that end sometime in June 2024 - July 2024:
𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: I will need the comics by September 16 2024.
The comics will be put together and printed in October/November 2024.
The books would be released sometime in December/January 2025.
(I am trying to release in December, put printing and shipping is very slow in the Christmas Season.)
📙 Classes that end sometime in August 2024 - September 2024:
𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: I will need the comics by November 23 2024.
The comics will be put together and printed in December 2024/January 2025.
The books would be released sometime in February/March 2025.
(I am trying to release in December, put printing and shipping is very slow in the Christmas Season.)
📙 Classes that end sometime in October 2024 - January 2024:
𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: I will need the comics by March 15 2025.
The comics will be put together and printed in April/May 2025.
The books would be released sometime in June/July 2025.
📙 Classes that end sometime in February 2025 - April 2025:
𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: I will need the comics by June 21 2025.
The comics will be put together and printed in July/August 2025.
The books would be released sometime in September/October 2025.
📙 Classes that end sometime in May 2025 - July 2025:
𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: I will need the comics by September 20 2025.
The comics will be put together and printed in October/November 2025.
The books would be released sometime in December 2025 / January 2026.
(I am trying to release in December, put printing and shipping is very slow in the Christmas Season.)
📙 Classes that end sometime in August 2025 - October 2025:
𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: I will need the comics by November 15 2025.
The comics will be put together and printed in December 2025 / January 2026.
The books would be released sometime in February/March 2026.
⚠️This is a LIVE class and is NOT pre-recorded.
This class will be presented via cameras from the instructor, as well as through screen sharing. That way students can be able to observe step-by-step what the instructor is doing. Students can interact with the instructor, as well ask ask questions during instruction.
Students are expected to communicate with the teacher. Communication, visuals, and hands-on instruction are all the things that are important in helping the students get a better understanding of the subject.Learning Goals
1. Students will learn to design a comic book through the whole process of...
Drawing, lettering, inking on paper, and editing on the computer.2. Students will learn to establish a plot, point of view, setting, and conflict in their comic stories.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please be sure all comic stories are school appropriate for young audiences. I cannot allow any content with nudity, violence, profanity, or adult content into the classroom.
I have questions from parents, asking how much violence is acceptable.
I try to keep the comic book rated E-7, which is for everyone 7 and up (similar to a TV-Y7 film rating). A good example of action cartoon that is rating for 7-year-olds and older is "Batman the Animated series". The cartoon has guns, but no one is seen getting hit... In one episode Commissioner Gordon gets shot, but its offscreen and we find him later in the hospital recovering. Characters can get hurt, but its bruises and scratches with only drops of blood. And if a character dies, the character dies off screen. (Here is a sample video from the show: https://youtu.be/sT43MClzowM)
As the comic books will be published in actual comic book stores and other places, I also cannot allow comics with characters copyrighted by someone else. No Mickey Mouse, Avengers, Superman, Batman, etc. (Unless its a parody of those characters.)
I've also had questions from parents if their children keep the rights to their creations, and if they are allowed to sell the comic books that they receive. I don't keep any rights for the kids creations, except for the permission to use in the comic magazine (as stated in this listing). The type of rights that I have is basically that of a non-exclusive license agreement, where I have permission to use the student's comics in my magazine and that's it... The learners still have all the rights to whatever they want with their comics. (If parents are interested would like to get a copyright for their child's creation, let me know and I can assist them with that.)
Feel free to message me if you have any questions.
Supply List
The materials required depends on what the learner would be doing.
Would they be doing their artwork on paper? Or on the computer?
𝙄𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧...
𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱:
✓ Paper 📃
✓ Pencils and Erasers ✏️
✓ Fine Point & ultra-fine point permanent markers or 🖊️Sharpies
✓ Computer, tablet, Chromebook, or laptop to edit their artwork on.
📢 Please install Zoom on the same device as the art software being used.
That way the instructor will be able to see what the student is doing and be able to help the student,
if he or she is having any difficulties.
✓ Scanner or Camera
If you don't have a scanner, there are special apps for Smartphones and Tablets that can make your device act like a scanner.
The one that I use and recommend is called 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿.
Here is a video on YouTube about the program: https://youtu.be/qU0ODdGwWX8
✓ Photoshop (or Photopea) is recommended for the editing, coloring, and layout.
If Photoshop isn’t an option for you...
A Photoshop alternative that I would recommend is called Photopea, which is a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 online-based app, and can be found here:
https://www.photopea.com
If the student has a different program that they are already familiar with and wish to use for the class, feel free to check with me
𝙄𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜/𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙩 (𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙋𝙖𝙙)...
𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱:
✓ A device with a touch screen that the student can draw on.
✓ A stylus to draw on the device.
If you are using an iPad, the stylus used for drawing is called the "Apple Pencil".
There are also cheap apple pencil clones that you can get. But they don't have all the features (like pressure sensitivity)
that the regular iPad Pencil has. Here is a link to one of the pencil clones:
https://www.amazon.com/Generaion-Rejection-Compatible-Generation-Sketching/dp/B08ZCMGLV8
✓ Art software to do the artwork on.
If the student has a program they are already familiar with, they can use that program.
If they don't have an art program to use, I would recommend 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗸 𝗦𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸, which has a lot of great drawing tools.
Photoshop and Photopea would also work.
✓ 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 or 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮 for doing layout.
Students are required to do layout. I can do it for them. But I recommend that trying it out, to get an idea on what its like.
𝙊𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨:
✓ Comic Books (For examples and ideas on a comic story can be laid out.)
✓ Printer with Printer Paper
📢 Please install Zoom on the same device as the art software being used. That way the instructor will be able to see what the student is doing and be able to help the student if he or she is having any difficulties. 2 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of La Verne
Associate's Degree in Education from Cuesta College
I am a professional cartoonist, writer, and comic book publisher. I have published comic books, comic strips, children's books, and graphic novels throughout the world. I print around 2000 to 4000 comic books per issue released. I use various printers in Canada, South Korea, and Hong Kong for my printing. You can see an example comic book printing receipt here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2hd7p2bilotbo74/Jonathin%20Quackup%20%232%20Receipt.pdf?dl=0
My published comics include "Jonathin Quackup of the Planet", "Miced" and "Cartoon Avenue". Here is a link to one of my past comic books: https://www.dropbox.com/s/yzv969dzbm89dcb/Jonathin%20Quackup%20Issue%2001.pdf?dl=0
I am also a credentialed teacher. I have taught cartooning classes for 20 years and Comic Book related class for over 10 years. I have taught these class for both adults and children in colleges, schools, and community centers. I have helped many children and adults get their comics created and published. Here is an example of a comic publishing class that I have taught at a college: https://www.cuesta.edu/communityprograms/community-education/writing_publishing/print-publish-comics.htmlReviews
Live Group Class
$47
weekly or $185 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 128 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class
