Class at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center teaches youth how to create comic books
Does your child love comic books? Have they expressed an interest in not only reading them but creating them? If the answer is yes, there's a 3-day class happening August 8-10 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City that is designed just for that.
The class is "Create Your Own Comic Book," an art classroom adventure where students learn to write, design, and create a two page original comic strip.
Students will learn the basics of each topic for 15 minutes then, students will be let to create. Day one students will learn how to write compelling dialogue, how to plan a story on a plot diagram, how to use direct and indirect character development, and how to edit, revise, and give constructive criticism.
Day two students will learn the fundamental principles of character design, color theory, and storyboarding. Week three students will combine the last two lessons to complete a short comic incorporating their story, character design, and storyboard into their final product. And day three they'll finalize their product. At the permission of the student, comics could be scanned and put online for free viewing for friends and family all around the world.
Designed for youth ages 8-14, this class takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. for three consecutive days.Click here to register. Here's what the class looks like:
Day one:
— Introductions
— Read famous comics and take notes on what is interesting.
— Study the plot diagram
— Start brainstorming activities
— Fill out plot diagram
— Fill out character sheets for protagonist and antagonist and side characters
— Start first draft. Students should write as if they were writing a book, then highlight the dialogue.
— Students will share and edit their stories
— Second draft
Day two:
— Reread stories from last week
— Make adjustments
— Focus on characters written.
— Learn about character design
— Design characters
— Learn about elements of a comic
— Learn the symbolism of types of angles
— Create storyboard
Day three:
— Use the storyboard to finalize the product
— Add color if wanted
The Brewery Arts Center is located at 449 W King St., in Carson City.