Creating Comics and Graphic Novels

Harvard Summer School

VISU S-52

Section 1

CRN 35822

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This course examines the history of the form, including graphic novels and comic strips, and explores the building blocks necessary to create effective comics based upon personal experiences and research. Students are taught ways to access their writing and artistic abilities and apply them to sequential narratives. There is an emphasis on capturing ideas through regular sketchbook exercises that draw from students' daily encounters in their environment. Students are encouraged to explore an array of visual approaches and techniques in the creation of weekly assignments within the confines of a single black-and-white page.

Registration Closes: June 20, 2024
Credits: 4

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Term

Summer Term 2024

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Live Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate, Noncredit, Undergraduate

Section Status

Field not found in response.

Instructor Info

Peter A. Kuper, BA

Cartoonist and Illustrator


Meeting Info

TTh 12:00pm - 3:00pm (6/24 - 8/9)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 20, 2024

Prerequisites

Students should have basic drawing skills, an interest in the form, and a desire to write and draw sequential narratives.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

Syllabus

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Tuition

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All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
35822 1 Online Synchronous Peter Kuper Field not found in response. TTh 12:00pm - 3:00pm
 Jun 24 to Aug 9

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