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Planning & Writing a Story Script for Your Comic Book or Graphic Novel

In this class, students learn about how to write a story for a comic book or graphic novel. (A great prelude to my printing & publishing comic class.)
Raymond Mullikin (Raytoons Comics)
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What's included

2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
In this course, students learn about writing stories and scripts for comic books and comic strips.

ITINERARY: 
[Week 1]
* Students will go through the process of thinking up ideas for a story. They will try out the "Idea Finder", a device used by cartoonists and gag writers for thinking of comic ideas.
* Students will write out some story ideas.

[Week 2]
* Students will look at example comic book scripts created by different comic book writers.
* Students will practice putting together their script, with assistance from the instructor.

Materials Needed:
* Computer 
* Google Docs - To type up their scripts.
* Paper & Pencils  

This is a LIVE class and is NOT pre-recorded.  
This class will be presented via camera from the instructor. Instructor will be able to observe student script writing through Google Docs, with the students file being shared with the instructor.
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 I are important in helping the students get a better understanding of the subject.

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.

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Supply List
Materials Needed:
* Computer 
* Google Docs - To type up their scripts.
* Paper & Pencils
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of La Verne
Associate's Degree in Education from Cuesta College
Hi, my name is Raymond Mullikin. 👋

I am a professional cartoonist and credentialed teacher from San Luis Obispo, California.

I teach classes in Cartooning, Comic Book Printing and Publishing, 2D Cartoon Animation, Claymation/Stop Motion, Toy Figure Design, Video Game and App Coding, Creative Writing, etc.

I am also a professional illustrator/writer and Creative Director for Raytoons Comics. The Raytoons website is at Raytoons.Net. I have published cartoons in books, magazines, newspapers, and e-cards. I am an app designer who have designed my own games and software for schools and Appstores. I have also done past work in animation, creating animated film shorts for film festivals around the world.

I graduated from the University of Laverne with a Teaching Credential (2012) and a BA in Liberal Studies (2009). I also have certifications in Early Childhood Education, Technology and 2D Design. I've worked in education for 20+ years (including a few years in Special Ed) and have been doing contract teaching since 2009. I teach art and technology to children and adults of all ages.

How students approach a learning task can strongly influence the quality of their learning outcomes. For me, my approach is often very hands on (kinesthetic) with a lot of visual examples... That's how I've learned things, with a more creative approach. I have a lot of this in my instruction, with a mix of direct and interactive instruction with lots of Experiential Learning hands on!  
It is also important to me to get feedback from both children and parents... Some kids have some very clever ideas! And, in teaching, there is always room for expansion of ideas and improving oneself. 

I love drawing, comics, writing, creating my own games, and reading. Pretty much everything that I teach I enjoy and do professionally.  I also enjoy teaching and thank all the parents and students willing to give me a try! 😃

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$20

weekly or $40 for 2 classes
1x per week, 2 weeks
50 min

Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-16 learners per class

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