Comic Art & Illustration Course (Ages 11 to 17)
Art Academy Mosta
Regular price
€140.00
Discover the world of comic drawing in our exciting course, Comic Art & Illustration Course! Perfect for teens aged 11 to 17, this course will guide you step-by-step through creating your own comic, from developing characters and building stories to mastering unique techniques like dynamic panelling and expressive illustrations. Each session is packed with interactive lessons, hands-on exercises, and personalised feedback, leading you from basic skills to completing a comic.
What You'll Learn
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Creating Your Concept and Characters
Begin by bringing your ideas to life! Learn how to develop compelling characters with unique personalities and visual traits, and design an engaging concept that will serve as the foundation for your comic. -
Basic Visual Narration
Master the essentials of storytelling with dynamic visual techniques:- Panelling Techniques: Dive into comic panel styles, such as splash and bleed panels, to control pacing and enhance storytelling impact.
- Shot Types: Use different shot types—mid shots, long shots, and close-ups—to create depth, highlight key actions, and convey emotion.
- Narration Boxes and Speech Bubbles: Design narration boxes and speech bubbles that seamlessly blend with your comic style, making dialogue clear and engaging.
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Drawing Backgrounds
Learn to create background scenes that add context and depth to each panel, enriching your story’s world and setting the tone for every scene. -
Stylistic Features
Bring your comic to life with techniques that set the mood and add visual excitement:- Lighting and Colour: Experiment with lighting, shadows, and colour schemes to enhance the emotional tone, from action-packed scenes to calm moments.
- Onomatopoeia and Emanata: Use comic-specific onomatopoeia (sound effects) and emanata (visual cues like motion lines or sweat drops) to add energy and emphasis to your illustrations.
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Storyboarding Essentials
Build a solid framework for your comic's story with essential storyboarding techniques:- Plot Mapping: Organize your plot’s structure, pacing, and key moments to create a captivating narrative.
- Developing the Story: Craft a unique comic story, short or long, focusing on character development, conflict, and resolution to keep readers engaged from start to finish.
The Comic Art & Illustration Course is carried out in small groups. Art Academy is fully air-conditioned and is equipped with televisions, projectors, and sound system.
- Mode of Study: Once weekly (2 hours per lesson)
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Location: Art Academy Mosta (131 Constitution Street, Mosta, Malta)
- What’s Included: Hands-on teaching, PowerPoint presentations, live demonstrations, handouts, and individual attention.
- Certification: Upon attendance of 80% of the Course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance and will be accredited for their Informal Learning and given a signed and stamped form for their Informal Education by the Institute.
(Bookings may be completed online via PayPal/Credit Card by checking out or in-store at 131, Constitution Street, Mosta. Bookings are only confirmed once full payment is received. Upon booking, you are automatically agreeing to our Terms & Conditions.
If the course is fully booked kindly contact us on info@artacademydirect.com to be added to the Waiting List. Please include the course you are interested in, the Student's Name and Surname and a contact number.)
Course Funding
Tax Deduction on Fees paid for Cultural and Creative Courses:
Parents of children under 16 who attended any Cultural or Creative courses at Art Academy are eligible for a tax deduction scheme of up to a maximum of €300 for each child. Parents are entitled to claim a deduction against their chargeable income of up to a maximum of €300 for each child.
You don't need to do anything, we will apply for you after the completion of the course.