๐Make & Publish Your Comic Books W/ Professional Printing & Delivery! Ages 6-12
In this course, students will go through the process of planning, creating & editing a short story in a comic or manga format. Afterwards, they get a box of their own comics printed from a professional printer to keep, sell, or give away.
Raymond Mullikin (Raytoons Comics)
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour 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 8-Day (or 8-Week) class, students go through the entire process of developing a comic or manga. Students will create (write & draw), edit, color and publish a comic story or comic strips of their own design in the "Cartoon Avenue" comic magazine.
The course focuses on both the creative writing and illustration aspects that professional comic book creators use in making their own comic books. 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.)
The students would receive a box of their own printed comics after the class is over.
OLDER KIDS can take a similar class here on Outschool. Visit my profile or message me to learn more about the class.
This class covers the fees for the student's printed/shipping of comics. USA Students would receive at least 30 "Cartoon Avenue" comic books featuring their comics in them (and a cover, if they choose to make one).
๐ข 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.
๐ SEE BELOW for comic book printing schedules.
The comic magazine would feature comics made by everyone in these classes. They would be printed/published in a magazine called "Cartoon Avenue", which publishes comics and artwork created by thousands of kids at schools and community centers.
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๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐๐ค๐ ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ, ๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐๐ก ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ.)
If you were not able to submit to the due date on time, message me about sending at a later due date.
๐ Classes that end sometime in November 2023 - January 2024:
๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: 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.
๐ Classes that end sometime in February 2024 - May 2024:
๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: 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.
๐ Classes that end sometime in June 2024 - July 2024:
๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: 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.)
๐ Classes that end sometime in August 2024 - September 2024:
๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: 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.)
๐ Classes that end sometime in October 2024 - January 2024:
๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: 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.
๐ Classes that end sometime in February 2025 - April 2025:
๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: 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.
๐ Classes that end sometime in May 2025 - July 2025:
๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: 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.)
๐ Classes that end sometime in August 2025 - October 2025:
๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: 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.
โ ๏ธThis 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 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.
Comic stories can be no larger than 25 panels (or 2 pages), as they are sharing the comic magazine with other students. They can also design their own cover, if they want. If they don't design a cover, the cover art would be designed by other student(s).
โค For a more pages, the learner will need to take the regular publishing class: https://outschool.com/classes/make-publish-your-story-comics-or-poems-w-pro-book-printing-delivery-89vbTv9R?usid=fF9cKM18&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_linkLearning 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.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
โ Students learn about what makes a comic book different from other forms of publications, such as children's books, novels, etc.
โ Students discuss their favorite published comic books and graphic novels.
โ Students will look at example comic book pages created by publishers.
โ Students will discuss different story ideas. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Story Planning & Character Development
โ Students learn of the Elements of Plot and think about what elements would be in their story.
โ The students would then think of ideas for their short comic story. They will write out their plans plans in a story or script format.
* This includes planning out out a setting for their story.
โ Students will work on Character Development & Design, including the protagonist and antagonist of a story.
โ Optional outside class activity: Out of the Box Thinking Ideas w/ the "Idea Finder". 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Making Comic Book Panels
โ Students learn about comic panels, including Splash Pages & Splash Panels.
โ Students will learn how to add lettering to their comics (Titles / Bubble Lettering, Narration, Sound Effects, Dialogue) to their penciled comic book panels in a guided activity (with the instructor modeling how to do this).
โ The students will draw captions and word bubbles onto their own comic book pages with assistance from the teacher.
โ Comic Page Templates will be available to download prior to class. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Inking and Editing Panels
โ 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.
โ Students will ink their comics, and then erase ALL the pencils.
โ When the panels are ready, they can be scanned on the computer for editing. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Comics can those with ASD develop their Communication skills by helping them practice new vocabulary and dialogue in different situations. And it can help people recognize social and emotional cues in the context of a story.
Parental Guidance
Please be sure all the child's comic stories are school appropriate for young audiences. I cannot allow any content with nudity, violence, profanity, or adult content into the classroom.
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.)
Feel free to message me if you have any questions.
Pre-Requisites
No prerequisites are required.
But if you would like to practice with drawing before taking this class, a cartooning class is available.
Joined June, 2020
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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.
My published comic series include "Jonathin Quackup of the Planet", "Miced" and "Cartoon Avenue".
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 classes for both adults and children in colleges, schools, and community centers. I have helped many children and adults get their comics created and published. Reviews
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$39
weekly or $310 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 184 learners
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Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class
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