Beginner Comics: Storyboarding and illustration
by Creatively Wild Art Studio
Adult
Mon, Feb 17, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm EST
98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Ty P.
20 students
Class Experience
In our storyboard course, we explore the visual language of storytelling. Through essential drawing exercises, you'll learn to construct dynamic narratives, choose elements for efficient storytelling, and depict emotional changes between characters. We delve into understanding how moving productions work by studying examples from graphic novels, movies, TV series, and commercials. Analyzing scenes and drawing them out, we'll focus on the use of camera angles to enhance storytelling. The course concludes with professional feedback and critique to guide you on your exciting journey into storyboarding.
Check out the Reviews
"I had such a fun experience taking Illustration for Comics and Storyboarding. The teacher is a professional; he’s very knowledgeable and passionate about the material. He always came prepared for the activities listed in the syllabus but was happy to pivot in the direction of class interest. I came into it as a beginner artist and he took the time to teach me the basics of illustration. It was a casual and comfortable vibe every week and I’m really excited to keep practicing what he taught me."- Google Review
Sample Class Format
- Explore basic storytelling elements: pacing, page flow, composition, and angles.
- Create a single illustration inspired by a favorite song, movie, or book.
- Learn to choose essential elements for economical storytelling.
- Use unconventional shapes to guide the viewer through the narrative.
- Design characters and environments for your story.
- Explore techniques to build tension and suspense in the narrative.
- Utilize the medium as a storytelling tool, including artistic changes to panel borders and page layout.
- Design sample pages depicting emotional changes between characters (e.g., fight scenes, romantic interludes).
- Practice drawing from a professional script with your chosen subject matter.
- Develop skills in drawing panel-to-panel illustrations.
- Learn how to turn information into a layout.
- Write a sample script (1-2 pages) to better understand the storytelling process.
Other Things To Know
To reschedule a single class, purchase a Rescheduling Ticket 24 hours before class.
To reschedule a full semester, email us for a credit (less a $75 admin fee). No refunds will be provided.
What To Bring
- All paper and the use of pencils and pens will be provided.
- We do recommend bringing your own personal notebook so you can practice at home and journal your progress.