Drawing Graphic Narratives

About this course

The course focuses on drawing-based graphic narratives, ranging from comics and cartoons to graphic novels, diary drawings and zines. These formats are presented as ways of giving visual form to a story, whether personal or invented. The supplied information does not specify a particular teaching method or set of exercises.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for artists, creatives and image-makers at all levels, including beginners. The source does not specify previous experience, group participation or a particular style of working.

Before you go

• Studio equipment provided includes easels, drawing boards, charcoal, newsprint and masking tape.
• Cartridge paper and watercolour paper are provided in the studios.
• Participants may bring additional materials for personal use, such as drawing pencils, Conté crayons, pastels, ink pens, coloured pencils, erasers, a pencil sharpener and a sketchbook.
• A full materials list is provided one week before the course begins.