How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)
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How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course) at Coursera Overview
Duration | 16 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course) at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a shareable certificate upon completion.
- Flexible deadlines according to your schedule.
How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course) at Coursera Course details
- What you?ll achieve:
- In this project-centered course*, you will create an original four page minicomic designed around a short story of your choosing.
- What you?ll need to get started:
- This project-centered course is designed for all-age learners (high school age and above, at least 13 years of age) who are interested in learning how to make a comic book, but have never completed one before.
- While comic books can be created with any kinds of materials, we recommend that learners have the following materials available to complete the project: at least one ream of 8.5x11 copy paper, #2 pencils and eraser, Sharpie-type fine point pens, ruler with inch measurements, and adjustable binding stapler. Learners should also have access to a printer and scanner (to facilitate digitizing work to be shared with peers on Coursera).
- *About Project-Centered Courses:
- Project-Centered Courses are designed to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you?ll master the course content more efficiently; you?ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you?ll have a finished project that you?ll be proud to use and share.
How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course) at Coursera Curriculum
Part 1 - Course Overview & Finding Your Great Idea
Introduction to Course
Materials
How to Complete This Project
Using MakingComics.com
Get your questions answered on the Comic Fuel Podcast
Part 1 Introduction
Interview with Comic Legend: Mark Waid
Part 1 Readings
The Humility Of The Artist
Introduction to Part 1 Assignment
Part 2: Writing Your Comic Script
Introduction to Part 2
Scripting Interview with Comics Legend: Mark Waid
Part 2 Readings
Taste vs. Ability
Introduction to Part 2 Assignment
Part 3: Thumbnails
Introduction to Part 3
Interview with Comic Artist/Educator Caleb Cleveland
Part 3 Readings
Introduction to Part 3 Assignment
Part 4: Penciling & Lettering
Introduction to Part 4
Interview with Comic Creator Eric Shanower
Part 4 Readings
Introduction to Part 4 Assignment
Part 5: Inking
Introduction to Part 5
Interview on Inking with Eric Shanower
Part 5 Readings
Introduction to Part 5 Assignment
Part 6: Putting Your Comic Together & Course Wrap-up
Introduction to Part 6
Interview on Publishing with Mark Waid
Part 6 Readings
Introduction to Part 6 Assignment
Exit Survey
Thank You!
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