Term 4 Exploring Comics: Haunted Houses!
$235.00
Classes will be taught every Tuesday on the following dates: 21st and 28th October, 4th November, 11th November, 18th November, 25th November, 2nd December, 9th December
Classes start from 3:45pm and finish at 5:30pm
Atwell House, Room 2/3
Recommended for ages 9+
Students need to be able to read and write in order to interpret the class material
About the Course
In Exploring Comics, budding comic artists create original comics based on the term’s theme. This course is designed for students who want to tell original stories, create comics of their very own, and who want to develop their drawing abilities. This term’s theme is about Haunted Houses and the stories behind them!
Additionally, in this 8 session term course, students will learn how to
- Transform their ideas into structured stories and understand the elements of a compelling narrative
- Use story charts to visually plan their comics.
- Develop underdrawing, sketching, and inking skills
By the end of the term, each student will receive a printed copy their own original comic, along with a folder showcasing their creative process.
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 12 students to ensure that each student receives the attention, feedback, and guidance necessary to succeed in this incredible creative endeavour.
Supplies including art materials, folders, and paper, are provided in class. Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and a nut free snack. Considering the nature of art classes, it’s also recommended that students wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit of ink and paint on :)
Term 4 Comics Draw-Along: A Mystery on the Nile!
$255.00
Classes will be taught every Sunday on the following dates: 26th October, 2nd Nov, 9th Nov, 16th Nov, 23rd Nov, 30th Nov, 7th December, 14th December
Classes start from 12:30pm and finish at 2:30pm
Atwell House, Room 2/3
Recommended for ages 7+ and first time comic makers
Students need to be able to read and write in order to interpret the class material
About the Course
In this read-along style comic making class, we’ll be joining an iconic detective as we solve a mystery on the Nile !
Comics Draw-Along is ideal for students who enjoy choose your own adventure stories, who want to learn about the basics of making comics, and who love to take stories to silly places. Also recommended for first time comic makers. Over eight, 2 hour lessons, students will learn:
- The basics of designing and drawing characters, environments, creatures and objects.
- How to adapt a story into a comic of their very own
- The basics of comic creation, including how to use panels to pace a story, page layout, speech/thought balloons, depicting effects, and more
At the end of this term, students will receive a printed booklet of their comic and a folder documenting all of their work.
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of ten students to ensure that each one receives the guidance and attention they need to achieve their creative goals.
Supplies, including art materials, folders, and paper, are provided. Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and a nut free snack. Considering the nature of art classes, it’s also recommended that students wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit of ink on :)
Term 4 Composing Comics: Camp Chaos!
$255.00
Classes will be taught every Sunday on the following dates: 26th October, 2nd Nov, 9th Nov, 16th Nov, 23rd Nov, 30th Nov, 7th December, 14th December
Classes start from 3:00pm and finish at 5:00pm
Atwell House, Room 2/3
Recommended for ages 9+
Students need to be able to read and write in order to interpret the class material
About the Course
For this term of Composing Comics, we’ll be learning how to tell character focused stories against the back drop of some camping chaos! This course is designed for students who wish to further develop what they’ve learned from Comics Draw-Along (or who already have a basic understanding of comics), who are confident in their drawing skills and wish to develop their storytelling abilities. We’ll also be learning how to incorporate watercolour, image transferring, and colour pencil into our comics!
Additionally, in this 8 session term course, students will learn how to
- Transform their ideas into structured stories and understand the elements of a compelling narrative
- Use story charts to visually plan their comics.
- Develop underdrawing, sketching, and painting techniques
By the end of the term, each student will receive a printed copy their own original comic, along with a folder showcasing their creative process.
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 12 students to ensure that each student receives the attention, feedback, and guidance necessary to succeed in this incredible creative endeavour.
Supplies including art materials, folders, and paper, are provided in class. Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and a nut free snack. Considering the nature of art classes, it’s also recommended that students wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit of ink and paint on :)