Graphic Novels

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Where Artwork Meets Language

Graphic novel is an art form where words and images can together tell a compelling story. At Writopia, published writers and artists trained in our teaching method lead kids and teens in a graphic storytelling workshop. Students will improve their drawing skills through the staging and drafting of an original visual story concept they create. Instructors work with students to help them understand how to use the landscape of each panel and page to create a dynamic story with a delicate balance of artwork and language.

Workshops

Students will leave the Graphic Novel Workshop with at least one polished short-form comic. If a student is working on a long-form piece, they will leave workshop with a complete script and a visual rough draft. Students choose their own projects according to the original story they want to tell, and instructors assist with cultivating and supporting their artistic goals. Graphic novels of all genres are welcome!

No technical illustration skills are necessary for this workshop. Instructors meet each student at their skill level and assist them to improve their skills, define their style, and experiment with different processes.