Overview and Purpose

Create your own comic book alongside other artists with the help of an online instructor. Write, draw, and build your own universe. Learn about the parts of the comic. 

OBJECTIVES

Students will collaborate on story and character creation while sharing their own creations. Students will draw their own comic book using tools at home. 

MATERIALS NEEDED

  1. 8.5×11 white printer paper.
  2. Standard size stapler.
  3. Drawing tools: pencil, sharpener, eraser, straight edge. Other personal tools are welcome depending on students’ access to resources.
  4. Digital tools: computer, mouse, keyboard, webcam, mic, printer.

ACTIVITY

6-week Project

Students will be guided through the steps of creating a simple comic book based on individual style and creation. Each week an online guide will provide a one-hour online group setting to help promote teamwork, virtual community, and continue creative growth. 

In the next section, you can download our templates to get you started on your comic book. Good luck!

To begin, download this sheet and print it out. If you do not have access to a printer, you can view this online and draw simple boxes on a blank piece of printer or notebook paper/sketchpad. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nfAE5xJVBcyOt97xi5-l8IJLUZ3fMhmM