How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)
What you’ll achieve: In this project-centered course*, you will create an original four page minicomic designed around a short story of your choosing.
What you’ll need to get started:
This project-centered course is designed for all-age learners (high school age and above, at least 13 years of age) who are interested in learning how to make a comic book, but have never completed one before.
While comic books can be created with any kinds of materials, we recommend that learners have the following materials available to complete the project: at least one ream of 8.5x11 copy paper, #2 pencils and eraser, Sharpie-type fine point pens, ruler with inch measurements, and adjustable binding stapler. Learners should also have access to a printer and scanner (to facilitate digitizing work to be shared with peers on Coursera).
*About Project-Centered Courses:
Project-Centered Courses are designed to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you’ll master the course content more efficiently; you’ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Part 1 - Course Overview & Finding Your Great Idea
Week 2
Part 2: Writing Your Comic Script
Week 3
Part 3: Thumbnails
Week 4
Part 4: Penciling & Lettering
Week 5
Part 5: Inking
Week 6
Part 6: Putting Your Comic Together & Course Wrap-up
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
I loved this course! I already had two characters that I had created. This course forced me to actually think about how I am going to implement my characters into their world.
It is a great course. It reveals the possibilities of creating graphic novels/comics.
I love it.
Keli Dey
Very well organised and taught very well. The interviews are a great resource. Plenty of examples given and lots of useful sites were listed for self study!
This is amazing. I cant believe I made a comic book. Thank you all. You guys are amazing. Would love to work with you.
