IL262

This course introduces the fundamentals of visual storytelling in the medium of comics and then builds on that foundation through process and experimentation. The course will have a strong focus on three core elements: 1.) Developing and telling a strong story, 2.) Process and creative problem solving 3.) Having the following elements - concept, drawing, design, staging, pacing, and acting - come together in a cohesive way to serve that story. By focusing on a series of smaller narratives, students will develop their storytelling skills, as well as their own narrative voice. They will learn that how one tells a story can be as unique and stylistic as the image or the writing. Practical considerations such as designing and drawing for black and white, the final product, publishing, and professional practices will also be addressed.

Pacific Northwest College of Art

Portland