POW! Pictures that talk, dialogue you can see!

Comic books and graphic novels pair visual images and words to tell immersive stories. For this series of workshops, we will be exploring elements of character and writing relevant to comic books and all storytelling as well. Each week will have a stand-alone focus, so feel free to drop in for what you can. However, the combined classes will give you the tools needed to start your first graphic novel. Topics covered to include:

• creating characters that jump off the page

• Plotting: from idea to actions

• Boxes and bubbles: using the page to tell a story

• pencils to ink to color: efficient steps to bring your art alive

• Covers and Titles: getting books from shelves to hands