Making Comics

Catalog description

Open to both beginners and enthusiasts alike, this creative writing workshop will expose students to the unique language of comics and allow students to create their own stories in the medium. Through essential critical readings, practical homework, and lab assignments, students will develop an understanding of how text and sequential images combine, and will take on a variety of roles in the making of comics (writing, illustrating, page layout, inking, character creation, and more). To learn more about this course, visit the Creative Writing Program at https://creative.writing.upenn.edu.