Self-paced format

Comics Studio: Building
Your Comics Universe

Welcome to the YaizY self-paced practical course focused on crafting engaging comics narratives!

Course length

12 lessons

Target group

Middle & High School

Format

Self-paced

Price

$100

Create your own comics universe!

A specialized course focused on crafting engaging comics narratives. Students will learn the nuances of storytelling and use the Pixton web tool to create their own unique comics, taking the first steps in building their own comics universe.

Syllabus

Syllabus

You will have an amazing time with this course! The course consists of 12 lessons divided into 5 units. The first part will introduce you to animation basics, while parts 2, 3, and 4 will cover different animation styles. The lessons in part 5 will allow you to combine your works into a solid showreel.

You will have an amazing time with this course! The course consists of 12 lessons divided into 4 units. The first part will introduce you to the world of comics, while parts 2 and 3 will cover the structure and the art of comics. The lessons in part 4 will allow you to create your own comics!

You will have an amazing time with this course! The course consists of 12 lessons divided into 4 units. The first part will introduce you to the world of comics, while parts 2 and 3 will cover the structure and the art of comics. The lessons in part 4 will allow you to create your own comics!

1

Exploring the Magiс of Motion: Animation Fundamentals

Welcome to the World of Comics

Welcome to the World of Comics

LESSON 1: I Move Therefore I Am

LESSON 2: Who is an Animator?

LESSON 1: Intro to Comics Studio

LESSON 2: Defining Comics

LESSON 3: The Comics Universe

LESSON 4: Creating a Logo & Slogan

LESSON 5: Characters in the Universe

LESSON 1: Intro to Comics Studio

LESSON 2: Defining Comics

LESSON 3: The Comics Universe

LESSON 4: Creating a Logo & Slogan

LESSON 5: Characters in the Universe

2

Pencil Power: Unleashing Your 2D Animation Skills

The Structure of Comics

The Structure of Comics

LESSON 3: Classic Animation and Funny Faces

LESSON 4: Classic Animation and the Big Bang

LESSON 6: A Story's Structure

LESSON 7: A Story's Script

LESSON 8: Staging on the Page

LESSON 6: A Story's Structure

LESSON 7: A Story's Script

LESSON 8: Staging on the Page

3

Objects in Motion: Mastering the Art of Stop Motion Animation

The Arts of Comics

The Arts of Comics

LESSON 5: Stop Motion animation: Puppets

LESSON 6: Stop Motion Animation: Obiects

LESSON 7: Shapes in Motion

LESSON 8: Moving Mechanism

LESSON 9: Stop Motion Animation: Pixilation

LESSON 9: Creating Thumbnails

LESSON 10: Coloring Comics


LESSON 9: Creating Thumbnails

LESSON 10: Coloring Comics

4

Bringing Worlds to Life: Exploring the Depths of 3D Animation

Final Project

Final Project

LESSON 10: 3D Animation: Digital Puppets

LESSON 11: 3D Animation: Color, Texture and Light

LESSON 11: Comics Cover

LESSON 12: Finalizing Your Comics

LESSON 11: Comics Cover

LESSON 12: Finalizing Your Comics

Syllabus

You will have an amazing time with this course! The course consists of 12 lessons divided into 4 units. The first part will introduce you to the world of comics, while parts 2 and 3 will cover the structure and the art of comics. The lessons in part 4 will allow you to create your own comics!

1

Welcome to the World of Comics

LESSON 1: Intro to Comics Studio

LESSON 2: Defining Comics

LESSON 3: The Comics Universe

LESSON 4: Creating a Logo & Slogan

LESSON 5: Characters in the Universe

3

The Arts of Comics

LESSON 9: Creating Thumbnails

LESSON 10: Coloring Comics


2

The Structure of Comics

LESSON 6: A Story's Structure

LESSON 7: A Story's Script

LESSON 8: Staging on the Page

4

Final Project

LESSON 11: Comics Cover

LESSON 12: Finalizing Your Comics

 Course requirements

Hardware & Internet Speed

  • Computer/laptop;

  • Webcamera;

  • Microphone;

  • Headphones;

  • Stable Internet connection from 30 Mbit/s

Browser & Additional Software

  • Google Chrome/Microsoft Edge;

  • Web tools only: Pixton, Canva.

Start Your Own Comics Universe!

Sign up for a course through your state ESA Program today!

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