Visual Storytelling Through Comics: Theory and Practice with Scott McCloud (New York, NY)
Monday, March 23rd, 2009 by Michele Marut| May 1, 2009 | to | May 2, 2009 |
The MFA in Interaction Design Program at SVA and IxDA NYC are pleased to announce the first of a series of quarterly workshops:Join comic book artist Scott McCloud for an exclusive two-day visual lecture and intensive hands-on workshop in the art of making comics. Strong emphasis will be given to developing clarity, storytelling skills and personal expression. Students will learn and apply a variety of techniques for presenting narratives through comics, as well as a wide arsenal of skills applicable to any form of graphic communication. The workshop culminates in the creation of a short comics feature, written and drawn by each student.WHEN Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, 2009Approximately 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.WHERE School of Visual Arts, MFA Interaction DesignFlatiron DistrictNew York CityFEE $295 (includes lunch)~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~HOW TO SIGN UPThe workshop is limited to 40 participants. Because we anticipate great interest from the community, entry to the workshop will be granted by a random electronic drawing (out of fairness to everyone).Enter the drawing here: http://bit.ly/mccloudworkshop Deadline is Monday, April 6 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~COURSE OUTLINEDay One:
