Online Studies
Online Studies Program
Taught by industry professionals, the Joe Kubert School’s Online Studies Program presents the student with a six-week intensive designed for them to learn by instruction and critique. The Online Studies program is a great way to hone your skills and knowledge as a cartoonist.
THESE ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE FULL-TIME PROGRAM.
- Evenings from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm ET (unless otherwise noted), once a week.
- Each class takes place over six weeks for a total of 6 sessions.
- Classes taught through Google Meet and Google Classroom.
- Price of $220.
Please email questions to: [email protected]
FALL SESSION BEGINS 10/21/24 – 11/29/24 (No Classes on Thursday, November 28.)
Basic Drawing - Mondays
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Fernando Ruiz
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Learn the basic principles of drawing for comic books and illustration, with instruction in composition, design and perspective.
Narrative Art - Mondays
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Emma Kubert
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With her expertise in visual storytelling, students will learn how to combine illustration with compelling narratives to create impactful comics and graphic stories. This class will cover essential techniques in character development, pacing, and visual composition, providing a comprehensive foundation for aspiring artists looking to enhance their storytelling skills through art. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this class offers valuable insights into the world of narrative illustration.
Drawing Sequential Pages - Wednesdays
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Gavin Smith
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Basics of sequential storytelling and communication by means of graphic illustration.
Traditional Inking - Wednesdays
6:00pm – 7:30pm
JP Buzio
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Learn the fundamentals of traditional inking with instructor JP Buzio. In this class, the student will learn how to use the various tools involved to bring penciled artwork to an inked finish.
Write Your Own Comics! - Wednesdays
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Amy Chu
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Learn what it takes to develop compelling characters and stories while learning the principles of writing for comics.
Dynamic Perspective - Thursdays
6:00pm – 7:30pm
JP Buzio
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Learn the keys to making your world feel real by building them through perspective. Students will cover 1 point, 2 point and 3 point in this course.
Create Your Own Comic Characters - Fridays
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Sergio Cariello
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Storyboarding for Animation! - Wednesdays
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Abe Audish
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This class will focus on developing ideas as key pre-production tools for narrative animation, film, and projects. The lectures, class work, and assignments will help students to expand their own cinematic drawing techniques, and help them to develop clear and dynamic stories for the screen.