Stan Lee, Marvel, and the History of Comic Books--Flex
Class experience
Welcome to the history of comic books through the Marvel universe! In this class, students will learn about the origins of comic books and comic strips and an extensive history of Marvel and its founder Stan Lee. By the end of class, students will have a wealth of knowledge on the history of Marvel comics and the comic book itself. Further, students will have the opportunity to design their own superheroes, super villains, and comic books! PARENTS: This is a flex class that has no live...
In this class, students will learn the following: --What is narrative art and the historical trajectory of narrative art that led to the development of comics --How historical events altered comic production and storylines --How Marvel approached storytelling differently than other companies --How comics relate to other forms of art and media --How comics are written and developed, generally
I have a masters degree in art history and have been studying Disney, Pixar, and Marvel for over two years. I teach at the collegiate level course on the art of Disney and Pixar that includes an extensive discussion of Marvel and how it fits into the Disney canon. I would love to share this knowledge with your students and help them to understand why their favorite movies are so important in the art and entertainment industries today!
Homework Offered
Students will have discussion questions to respond to in the classroom each week, as well as a research project for each class. Students are invited to participate in a five-week-long project in which they design their own comics and characters.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress is assessed through participation in the classroom and with projects. Grading available upon request.Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Comics may involve violence, adult language, and mild sexual themes
Hello Outschool families! My name is Molly McGill and I am so excited to be teaching on the Outschool platform and sharing what I love with students from all over the world. I earned my Masters in art history from the University of Colorado, where...
Flex Class
$15
weekly or $75 for 5 weeks5 weeks
Completed by 105 learners
No live video meetings
Ages 8-13