Welcome to 

Graphic Novels

Instructor: Zach Sheriff

Contact: sheriff@uhcl.edu 

Description

Who said writing has to be boring? Enter the world of graphic novel creation learning the basic components of graphic novels and comics. During this course students will learn how this non-traditional form of writing uses words and pictures to capture readers attention. We will emerge ourselves in graphic literature each day, and most importantly we will be creating our own comics! Students will have the opportunity to use Pixton, a digital software to help bring their stories to life. By the end of this course students will have completed a comic that just might turn into a series!

Access program here: https://www.pixton.com/   

Week 1 (1/26/2024) -

Introduction to Pixton and Graphic Novels

Students will explore Pixton as a tool for creating digital comics and graphic novels while gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of graphic novels as a storytelling medium. 

Week 2 (2/9/2024) -

Creating Characters and Character Design

Students will learn the fundamentals of character design and develop their skills in creating well-rounded and visually engaging characters for storytelling. 

Week 3 (2/16/2024) -

Developing a Storyline

Students will learn the essential elements of storytelling and develop the skills needed to create engaging and well-structured storylines. 

Week 4 (3/22/2024) -

Dialogue and Speech Bubbles

Students will cover the art of writing engaging dialogue that suits the characters, explain different types of speech bubbles and their usage, and instruct students on adding dialogue and speech bubbles to their Pixton Scenes.

Week 5 (4/5/2024) -

Visual Storytelling Techniques

Students will learn how to effectively convey emotions, actions, and narrative elements through visual storytelling in comics, graphic novels, and other visual media. 

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