ART 325 - Making Comics: Theory and Practice

Course Description

Explore the creation of a compelling story using visual means. Examine formats and approaches to comic making by working through a number of concepts involving different styles of comics. Studying forms ranging from classic Golden Age comics to Manga, use the concepts to create your own personal creative comics. Guided assignments will start off with sketchbooks or loose paper and pencil and progress into ink and colour. Some drawing experience is helpful, but not required.

Course Details

Course Learning Outcomes

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

Make successful composition choices for your comic
Be able to assess their own work critically to be able to edit and improve it using techniques from class.
Use visual story-telling techniques
Plan and create a comic story or series of comic strips

Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s)

Certificate in Visual Design : Optional Courses
Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Art Theory and Practice : Optional Art Theory and Practice Courses
Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Interior Design : Optional Courses
Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Photography : Optional Courses

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ART 325 - 003

02 Oct 2018

Available

Class

6:00PM to 9:00PM

Oct 02, 2018 to Dec 04, 2018

Schedule and Location

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30.0

Campus

Main Campus

Flat Fee non-credit

$395.00

5% Bundle Discount

Section Notes

A $25 fee applies for course withdrawals and transfers. Unless otherwise stated, notice of a withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least ten calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Receive a discount of 5% per course by registering at the same time for three or more courses within the Visual Design Certificate. To receive the discount, you must register by calling 403-220-2866.

This course may use Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor may post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

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