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This course is an introduction to the practical and conceptual skills integral to the discipline of Comics and Graphic Novels. You will also be introduced to the key movements and styles which have shaped the evolution of this subject area.
The course will be taught in our dedicated Visual Communication studio which is equipped with macs and scanners, a range of Adobe software, drawing tablets, printers and a vast range of drawing and painting materials.
What will we cover?
Introduction to:
The key elements of comics/graphic-novels: sequencing, panels, page-layout, captions, direct speech, sound effects - and how to use and manipulate them to tell stories.
Drawing, painting and mixed-media
Researching, developing and realising short comics / graphic-novels in response to a brief
The different applications of comics and graphic novels, from print media to digital
The key movements and styles within the subject area
How to use tutor and peer feedback to evolve and improve your work
Basic Adobe Creative Cloud software
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Manipulate sequential images, panels, page-layout, captions, direct speech, and sound effects to create a short comic / graphic novel
Research, develop and realise a short comic / graphic novel in response to a brief
Use tutor and peer feedback to evolve and improve your work
Discuss the different applications of comics / graphic novels and the key movements and styles
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for beginners.
English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may need to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Presentations
Demonstrations
Practical work
Individual and group tutoring
Group discussion
Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.
This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations, and handouts etc. and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.
Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder).
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder and/or a USB drive, to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required.
Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off.
To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
We recommend looking at our Developing Graphic Novels course as a next step in your progression. In addition, we offer a range of courses and specialist workshops within graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration.
For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website. www.citylit.ac.uk
Michael Aubtin Madadi received an MA in Communication Design from Central Saint Martins, and a BA in Illustration at University of Westminster. As an animator his work has been shown across art institutions including Tate Modern, The National Gallery, and Channel 4 Television. As a comic artist he has spent 10 years living and working in Japan, published in Seirinkogeisha's alternative manga magazine 'AX'. A selection of these works were collected into his first anthology graphic novel 'Tokyo Undulation'. He is the winner of the 19th AX Manga Newcomer Award, and 2nd place winner of Kodansha's 4th Morning International Comic Competition.
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Soph Wolfson is an illustrator, animator and educator with a love for visual storytelling. They have produced comics, infographics and illustrations for clients like The Guardian, Vice and Yale University Press. They also produce their own zines and graphic novels. Soph has a background in medical art and has frequently collaborated with scientists to tell visual stories about their work. They also run regular life drawing workshops and love to incorporate observational drawing into the process of creating imaginative and expressive artwork.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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You will also be introduced to the key movements and styles which have shaped the evolution of this subject area.</p><p>The course will be taught in our dedicated Visual Communication studio which is equipped with macs and scanners, a range of Adobe software, drawing tablets, printers and a vast range of drawing and painting materials.<br></p><p>On this course you will learn how to create Graphic Novels and explore how to navigate this thriving sector.</p><p>Introduction to:</p><ul><li>The key elements of comics/graphic-novels: sequencing, panels, page-layout, captions, direct speech, sound effects - and how to use and manipulate them to tell stories. </li><li>Drawing, painting and mixed-media</li><li>Researching, developing and realising short comics / graphic-novels in response to a brief</li><li>The different applications of comics and graphic novels, from print media to digital</li><li>The key movements and styles within the subject area</li><li>How to use tutor and peer feedback to evolve and improve your work</li><li>Basic Adobe Creative Cloud software</li></ul><ul><li>Manipulate sequential images, panels, page-layout, captions, direct speech, and sound effects to create a short comic / graphic novel</li><li>Research, develop and realise a short comic / graphic novel in response to a brief</li><li>Use tutor and peer feedback to evolve and improve your work</li><li>Discuss the different applications of comics / graphic novels and the key movements and styles</li></ul><p>This course is suitable for beginners.</p><p>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may need to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.<br></p><ul><li>Presentations</li><li>Demonstrations</li><li>Practical work</li><li>Individual and group tutoring</li><li>Group discussion</li></ul><p>Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.</p><p>This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations, and handouts etc. and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.</p><p>Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder).<br></p><p>At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder and/or a USB drive, to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required.</p><p>Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off.</p><p>To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/<br></p><p>We recommend looking at our Developing Graphic Novels course as a next step in your progression. In addition, we offer a range of courses and specialist workshops within graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration.</p><p>For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website.<br><a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.citylit.ac.uk</a><br></p>Graphic design & illustrationIllustrationconfigurable
