Panel by Panel: Storytelling in Comics and Manga | Ages: 12-14

In this new camp you will learn the art of transforming a written story into a comic. We’ll look at and discuss media that has been made in both word and image formats to discover the elements that go into an adaptation. Throughout the week we’ll examine a wide variety of examples ranging from Batman to the Animorphs to your own favorites, and try a number of exercises to gain new skills. You’ll learn the art of storyboarding, pacing and flow for a graphic story, and layout—including the magic of what happens between panels. For a final project you will choose any story that you want—a scene, a few pages from a favorite book, or even something you wrote yourself—to turn into a comic. While visual artists are welcome, no previous art experience is necessary, as the focus will be on the story.

Panel by Panel: Storytelling in Comics and Manga
August 1 – August 5
Teaching Artist: David Broadnax
Location: Writers & Books
Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Price: Members $133 | General Public $150
Deadline To Register: July 25, 11:59 pm
Minimum Enrollment: 4
Maximum Enrollment: 8

Scholarships Available

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Cancellation: In the event that a camp must be cancelled due to low enrollment or other unforeseeable circumstances, you will be notified as far in advance as possible, generally 3-5 business days. A full refund will be issued.

Withdrawal: To withdraw, email office@wab.org. If you withdraw at least 10 business days before the first day of  camp, you will receive a full refund, minus a 15% administrative fee. If you withdraw between 5 and 9 business days before the first day of  camp, you will receive a full refund, minus a 25% administrative fee. No refunds will be given for withdrawals after the above cited dates.