Storytelling Through Comic Strips: Ages 10-13
Students will learn the elements of storytelling and illustration by creating an original comic strip.
Rachel Mongin
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(69)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Week 1: Students will develop a protagonist and antagonist for their comic strip. The teacher will guide students to develop original characters. The class will discuss strategies to create conflict between the protagonist and antagonist. Students will learn to draw original characters using basic shapes. Week 2: Students will learn the elements of a short narrative and create a rough draft sketch of their comic idea. The teacher will guide students to develop a plot with a problem and a solution. Students will collaborate with the teacher and peers to brainstorm story ideas. Students will learn how to create a thumbnail drawing to sketch their ideas into a comic strip. Week 3: Students will develop a setting for their comic strip. The teacher will guide students to create a setting that elaborates on their original stories. Students will learn techniques for drawing a detailed background. Week 4: Students will use their learning to create narrative and dialogue for their comic strip. The teacher will guide the students to write dialogue between the characters and write narrative for their stories. Week 5: Students will choose a provided template to draw their final comic strip. The teacher will model how to draw action scenes within a comic and guide students to draw the beginning, middle, and end of their comic strip stories. The teacher will model and guide students to ink and color their comics using techniques used in the comic book industry. Each week, the teacher will guide students in creating their own comic strips. The teacher will model each step of the process through guided drawing, collaborative brainstorming, and positive peer/teacher critique. The class size is small and allows for individualized guidance.
Other Details
Supply List
Comic Strip Templates and Word Bubble Template (provided by teacher upon enrollment) Printed on Card Stock Paper for Drawing 8.5 x 11" or larger (Standard Printer Paper or Card Stock works well. A sketchbook is also a good choice.) A hard surface such as a table, desk, clipboard, or book #2 Pencil or Mechanical Pencil Eraser Colored Pencils Markers Chisel Tip Marker (I use Sharpie.) Fine Point Marker (I use Sharpie.) Card Stock 8.5 x 11 inches- The markers and ink will bleed through thinner paper. A lined notebook for writing A sketchbook
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
69reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional illustrator and self published comic book creator. I have published thirteen individual comic books, and have just completed one full graphic novel. I was a fourth grade teacher for eleven years and school writing coach for five years. I currently teach art classes to children at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, South Carolina. My published comic series include "The Adventures of Death Elf and Woose," "Creepy Cat," and "Kitten the Barbarian." Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-6 learners per class
