Learn how to develop a story and publish it
This course is designed to be an intensive introduction to comics and narrative, from the very first stage to having the comic printed. We will begin by looking at comics and storytelling, then create storyboards and compose our comic pages. We will go over techniques for inking, coloring, and even lighting and special FX. In the last week, we will also talk about how to promote your work and show your project to a publisher!
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Registration Period
Jan 31, 2024 -
Apr 22, 2024
Course Start
Apr 16, 2024
Course Format
Standard
Skills Level
Intermediate
Duration
8 weeks
Q&A
Once a week
Feedback
Individual recordings
Lecture Type
Pre-recorded
Assignment
Due each week. Expect to spend 8-10 hrs/wk viewing lectures, Q&A, and time on assignments.
PREREQUISITES
Storyboarding for Animation and strong drawing foundation
MATERIALS
Photoshop (or equivalent), Graphic tablet/Cintiq (or equivalent). You will need to have from 4 to 8 pages of comic script in order to perform the exercises. If you don't have them, the instructor will provide materials.
The more you know, the better.
Week #1
The Script
Introduction: What´s a comic? | Brief history of comics and storytelling | The most important comic authors and comics | Reading and understanding the script
Week #2
Primary Storyboard
Breaking the script into pieces | Frames/sequences/scenes | Understanding what is essential in every comic case | Narrative rules and how to break them | Building the primary storyboard
Week #3
Final Storyboard
Developing the storyboard | Searching for reference | Character and location design | Concept and style research | Building the secondary storyboard
Week #4
Composing a Page
Shape, number, and frame location | Comparison between European/American/Japanese narrative | Symmetry, rhythm, and narrative | Aesthetics of a comic page
Week #5
Drawing and Reference Research
Reference research, objects/locations | Building your comic universe | Basics of drawing: perspective, proportion, and style
Week #6
Inking Techniques
Black and white | Clean lines, masses of black | Inking composition
Week #7
Character Design & Flat Coloring
Creating the character color cards | Applying flat colors | Basics of color and light | Tone/hue/saturation | Opposites: warm/cold, positive/negative | Complementary colors, different color schemes
Week #8
Lighting, Special FX & Social Media Promotion
Sound FX and lighting | Photoshop effects (overlay, multiply, etc.) | Kinetic/movement lines: how to apply them | Getting pages ready for the printing | Showing your project to a publisher | Understanding and use of the social media to promote your work
STUDENT GALLERY
Bringing out the best in talent
LECTURES BY
Miki Montllo
Course Start: Apr 16, 2024
Originally from Barcelona, Miki studied at Joso School, where he taught color and photoshop for three years. He spent a few years working on storyboards for TV advertisements, designing characters and backgrounds for videogames and animation, and doing concepts for feature films. He then moved to Ireland to work at Cartoon Saloon animation studios and also started to work on his comic book Warship Jolly Roger. For a year plus he lived in Berlin and continued work on his comic book series. He is now back in Barcelona, currently working on the third book. His comics are being translated to several languages and he keeps collaborating with animation studios such as Laika, in the USA.
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PRICING SCHEDULE
Even though our courses are the most affordable for the quality of education, these finance options allow you to focus on your goals instead of the barriers that keep you from reaching them.
3x Payments
$233
2x Payments
$349.50
Full payment
$699
Spring TERM REGISTRATION
Now Open
Jan 31, 2024 -
Apr 22, 2024
COURSE BEGINS on Apr 16, 2024
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