CEXP 100 - Art of Comics (Gr. 4-5)

Course Description

Do you enjoy reading comics and graphic novels? Doodling funny pictures? Interested in learning how to create your own characters comics and illustrated comic stories? Discover some of the historical roots of comics including how comics (sequential drawings depicting narratives) have been traced to cave markings more than thousands of years old. Learn how comics came to be recognized as an art and entered the world of fine art. Meet the comic book artist who won a Nobel Prize. Practice techniques used to create modern day comics and take home your own completed project.

Week 1 - The origin and historical roots of comics
Week 2 - Common techniques used in creating comic characters
Week 3 - Putting narratives with your characters' stories
Week 4 - Designing and storyboarding
Week 5 - Coloring your comics' designs
Typically Offered: Offered summer fall & spring.