Saturday, June 02, 2007

6/2/07 - Comics Classes for Tweens and Teens

Comics, Graphic Novels and how to create them are getting more popular. Here in Lexington we are lucky to have several educational groups that offer classes or programs for the under 18 crowd.
Here are some classes coming up soon:

Living Arts and Science Center

Session 2 (June 11 - 15)

22. Comics and Cartoons With Duane Keaton
Have you ever dreamed of writing your own comic book? Now’s the chance! You will learn to draw some of your favorite characters in both western and Japanese Manga styles. We will create page layouts, storyboards, bind the books together and by the end of the week you will have a comic book of your own.
Grades 6th - 8th 9 am - 12 noon $60(m), $70(nm).

Session 3 (June 18 - 22)

44. Comic Strips! With Kevin Clapp
Students will learn the stages of creating a comic strip, and everyone will create their own. By week's end, everyone will pick their favorite works to be compiled into a short comic book!
Grades 6th - 8th 1 - 4 pm $60(m), $70(nm).

Session 4 (June 25 - 29)

54. Animation Techniques With Frank Boyer
Improve your figure drawing skills by learning more about proportions and action. Then we’ll learn about drawn, paper, claymation, and computer animation techniques while making our own animated shorts. Each student will receive a disk and videotape of all class projects.
Grades 6th - 8th 9 am - 12 noon $70(M), $80(NM).

60. Comic Strips! With Kevin Clapp
Students will learn the stages of creating a comic strip, and everyone will have the opportunity to create their own. By week's end, everyone will pick their own favorite works to be copied and compiled into a short comic book!
Grades 6th - 8th 1 - 4 pm $60(m), $70(nm).

And even more, check their website....

Carnegie Center for Literacy

camp carnegie 2007
for rising 6th, 7th, & 8th graders

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION AND STORYTELLING
Mon-Fri July 23-27 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Want to learn how to create your own comic book or illustrated story? Learn how to create digital illustrations on the computer.Pair your illustrations with text to create your very own story... then bind your work and walk away with your own story! All supplies will be provided; participants will have access to computers and a printer. Taught by Aaron Hutson.


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