Students elevate their illustration skills in this course by creating unique comics and graphic novels. Emphasis is placed on storytelling, introducing students to character development, plot structure, scripting, and storyboarding. The course teaches skills in drawing and illustration, focusing on techniques such as penciling, inking, coloring, and understanding space and perspective. Students will explore various traditional and non-traditional mediums, including colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolors, digitally edited drawings, and handmade zines. Inspiration also comes from trips to the Art Institute of Chicago and visits to downtown Chicago, where a vast array of public art sparks creativity. These experiences will provide opportunities for drawing practice and serve as an introduction to the fundamentals of comic narratives and stylistic expression.
No class on November 28
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026.
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| Class meeting time | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Class meeting days | Saturday |
| Building and room | Sharpe Building Room 407 |
| Course number | 2307 |
| Course instructor | Alex Dahm |