Comic Art: Inside and Out for ages 15-18 (online)

Course description

Learn the necessary skills to develop and create short form comics. The class covers storytelling, character and environment development, penciling, inking, and production. Students will look at how comics have changed over the years and discover how truly diverse comic genres can be. Whether superheroes or real-life stories, students will be introduced to the tools and foundations of storytelling that will help them develop their own personal mini-comic.

Open to students ages 15–18. Students must meet the age requirement by August 1, 2025. Please review our complete Teen Policies as well as our General Policies prior to completing your registration.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required.

Class Meeting Details

This online course will be a combination of synchronous and asynchronous. Students will meet together online for synchronous class meetings on Mondays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. CST using Google Meet for demonstrations, discussions, opportunities for students to ask questions, and check-ins. Asynchronous activities may include readings, video demonstrations and tutorials, online discussions, projects, and critiques. The Instructor will schedule office hours and provide individual feedback throughout the course.

Required materials

Supplies for first class

• pen or pencil
• notebook or sketchbook
• 1 tablet of Bristol Board. 9in x 12in or larger
• 3 pencils (not mechanical), one of each 2H, 2B, and HB
• 1 non-Photo Blue Pencils
• Black Markers and/or Pens (such as India Ink PITT Pens)
• Pencil sharpener - Eraser (Generals Tri-tip Eraser or White polymer eraser)
• Ruler 12in or larger, cork-back preferred

Students should anticipate an additional cost of roughly $30-$40 in total for materials (not included in tuition).

Hardware
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access, a camera, and microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work.

Class resources
This class uses Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see links for more information.

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.