(Savannah Summer Camps 2023) Comic Art Camps for grades 6-12 @ Neighborhood Comics
2023 Summer Art Camp: Comic Books @ Neighborhood Comics
Enrollment is open for summer art camps @ Neighborhood Comics in Savannah.
These three classes will present unique concepts, processes and methods for creating comic books.
All classes are half-day, open for students rising into grades 6-12 and will be held at Neighborhood Comics’ southside Savannah Clubhouse location (1116 E. Montgomery Cross Rd Savannah, GA 31406). All classes have a minimum size of 8 students. If that minimum is not reached, the course will be canceled and fees refunded.
Comic Art Careers
*Two Sessions: June 26-30 & July 17-21 2023
*Weekdays from 1:30PM – 5:00PM
*Class size: 8-12
*Cost: $300
This one-week seminar focuses on the technical aspects of working in the comic book industry. Each day covers a different topic, including the four main principles of comic art (penciling, inking, coloring and lettering) as well as related topics such as anatomy, perspective and dynamic page layouts. Camp includes individualized student critiques or reviews from working comic artists. Basic art supplies (pencils, pens, paper etc) are provided at the studio.
Takeaways: Custom sketch book, 10 comic books, class notes, 12-page original comic featuring the student’s work.
Register here.
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Zines & Mini Comics
*One Session: June 26-30, 2023
*Weekdays from 9:00AM – 12:30PM
*Class size: 8-12
*Cost: $275
Zines and mini-comics are an inexpensive, effective medium to convey short stories, political opinions, satire and fandom. This course focuses on the history of zines and zine making techniques on a budget. The class will examine self-published works and students will develop a minimum of 3 different zine concepts during the week, one of which will be created in multiples. Basic art supplies (pencils, pens, paper etc) are provided at the studio.
Takeaways: Custom sketch book, 10 comic books/zines, class notes, 3+ self-produced zines plus multiples.
Register here.
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Storytelling Through Comics
Over the course of this one-week seminar, students will learn the basics of storytelling through sequential art. This includes development of concept, plot, pacing, conflict and resolution. Note: This class focuses on crafting stories, not art style or technical skills. Basic art supplies (pencils, pens, paper etc) are provided at the studio.
Takeaways: Custom sketch book, 10 comic books, class notes, 12-page original comic featuring the student’s work.
Register here.
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