Watch How to Create Comics

2023
1 Season

Taught by a cartoonist and award-winning comics creator, How to Create Comics will show you how comics are made and why they have become so enduringly successful. Whether you want to create your own comics or simply better understand the medium, this course will give you the tools and the insight to see how comics work and to start you on your way to creating your own stories.

How to Create Comics is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between November 1, 2023 and on The Great Courses

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Seasons

12. Comics as a Career or Income Stream

November 1, 2023

In this final lesson, Professor Bagge discusses making a career in cartooning, as well as the numerous ways you can supplement your income with it. He also shows you how you can apply your cartooning skills in other creative enterprises. Close this course with a look at the possibilities of using your comics knowledge in many different ways and in a multitude of media fields.

11. Making Comics in the Digital Age

November 1, 2023

Get a thorough introduction to the world of comics in the 21st century and understand some of the most important digital tools available. Whether you want to create in a fully digital environment or simply want to understand how to incorporate certain tools into your repertoire, understanding the importance of computer technology in comics today is vital.

10. Working Relationships in the Comics Field

November 1, 2023

Collaboration

9. Comics as History, Biography, and Journalism

November 1, 2023

Comics are a surprisingly effective medium for disseminating real information, whether as biography, history, instructional guides, journalism, or other nonfiction formats. Here, look at some of the different types of informational comics, and explore some of the technical and stylistic choices made by creators in the nonfiction comics field.

8. Creating Memoirs with Comics

November 1, 2023

Some of the most profound

7. Telling Dramatic Stories through Comics

November 1, 2023

As you can see from the name, comics originated as a humorous form, but comics have been telling dramatic and thrilling stories for decades. Turn now to genre fiction to look at the many ways you can tell a serious and engaging story through the comics medium, from superheroes and space adventures to spine-tingling horror and gritty noir, and everything in between.

6. Humor in Comics: Finding the Funny

November 1, 2023

While comics have since branched out into many different kinds of storytelling, their origins lie in humor. But humor can be surprisingly difficult to do well. Dive into the way comics can be used to make us laugh, whether it is through visual gags and silly jokes or complex, real-life experiences and narrative humor.

5. Creating Characters for Comics

November 1, 2023

A big part of what makes a comic strip or comic series work is the design of the characters. Learn why simplicity is key when it comes to characters you will draw over and over again and look at the different ways you can come up with characters, as well as how to decide the level of realism you want to achieve and what audience you are hoping to reach.

4. Writing for Comics: Beyond the Word Balloon

November 1, 2023

Since the images and words in comics work in a very specific harmony, writing for comics is not the same as it is for other forms. Better understand the dynamics of writing for comics, from why you should write first and draw later to the many options you have for outlining and structuring your story.

3. Tools of the Comics Trade

November 1, 2023

Get an overview of the tools of the comics trade, with a focus on traditional, non-digital tools and supplies. With Professor Bagge

2. Comics Formatting and Terminology

November 1, 2023

Learn how comics are formatted and how to talk about layout, configuration, and other aspects of comic creation. Look at a variety of different examples from various artists that demonstrate the many possibilities, from single panels to full-page strips. Also learn the ins and outs of word balloons and how to place text.

1. Introducing Comics as an Art Form

November 1, 2023

Begin the course with a look at what comics are and why they are so appealing, and also get a brief overview of what you may need to create your own comics. Then, take a look at some of the artists and writers that have made comics such an appealing and fascinating form with so many different possibilities. Close with a few book suggestions that can help aspiring comic creators.

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How to Create Comics is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between November 1, 2023 and on The Great Courses

Where to Watch How to Create Comics

How to Create Comics is available for streaming on the The Great Courses website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch How to Create Comics on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.