Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications cluster

Graphic Design Pathway

Level 1. Introductory

Comic Studio: Graphic Design

Create digital comics from concept to publication, mastering art fundamentals, graphic design, color theory, and the history of comics

About Course

Establish your comic universe

Students use their imagination as a superpower to create comics digitally, from initial idea to final publication. They engage with their favorite Marvel heroes; analyze the principles of visual communication; learn industry standard tools; and create own comic universe.

This course covers the basics of art, including the graphic design basics, aesthetic visual tools (composition, shapes & forms, volume, texture, proportions), color theory, and comics history.

Skills

Skill-up approach

Storytelling

Public speaking

Visual communication

Sketching, сolor, texture techniques

Project creation

Critical thinking

Cooperation, discussions & pitches

Syllabus

Step-by-step to the Result

Welcome to the world of Comics

Principles of storytelling media
Character development
Plot development

Project: comic world & story

The Structure of Comics

Staging on the page
Transition Types
Text Bubbles and Lettering

Project: comic pages

The Art of Comics

Emotions and posing
Color
Designing a Logo

Project: comic pages

Final Project

Final Presentation

Project: comic books

Hands-on Projects

Case-based Portfolio

"Comic Studio: Graphic Design" final project

A pitch package for your comic, which includes pre-production art, comic pages,
a comic cover, and a compelling pitch presentation

Testimonials

What Our Students Think

Student learning with YaizY is more dynamic, engaging, and applicable to the real world! See what our students say about it!

Ethan
Summit Public Schools
I'm able to learn something I'm actually passionate about.
Emma
Longview Public Schools
It is a great opportunity to learn some valuable skills we will most likely need later in life.
Layla
Longview Public Schools
I enjoy how inclusive it is and how the teacher makes sure we have a firm understanding of the subject.
Sofia
SWAN Kids School
I like how the teacher helps incorporate every student into learning whether it's just answering questions, or reading, and sharing work.
Olivia
Longview Public Schools
I get to learn new things everyday.
Emberlyn
Atlas Public Schools
I love how creativity is unlimited.
Dylan
Tulsa Public Schools
The course is unique, not something I would expect to learn in school.
Shrey
Uplift Education
I find our projects very exciting and I look forward to them every day.

Tech Requirements

Fully web-based learning for a seamless implementation

Hardware & Software & Internet Speed

PC/Laptop or Chromebook;
Web camera and Headset;
Stable Internet connection from 30 Mbit/s/

Web tools only

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