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MAKING COMICS 1

ART 307
Course Description

An introduction to making comics as both a subject and means of academic inquiry. This is a rigorous class and the workload is substantial. Students will learn a variety of ways of making pictures and stories using materials that will vary over the course of the semester. Final project will be an original, reproducible, handmade book of at least 32 pages, based on the stories or comics or characters created during the semester. No previous drawing experience necessary, but must be eager to draw seven days per week throughout the duration of the course.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies
Credits

4

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.86

2.05% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.55% from Historical

A Rate
84%

5.3% from Historical

Class Size
25

-4.58% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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