Online Studies
Online Studies Program – NEW CLASSES ADDED
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: info@kubertschool.edu
WINTER SESSION BEGINS 2/9/26 – 3/20/26
Writing for Comics - SUNDAYS
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Amy Chu
amychu@kubertschool.edu
Learn what it takes to develop compelling characters and stories while learning the principles of writing for comics.
Basic Drawing I - MONDAYS
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Fernando Ruiz (Archie Comics)
fernandoruiz@kubertschool.edu
Learn the basic principles of drawing for comic books and illustration, with instruction in composition, design and perspective.
Narrative Art - TUESDAYS
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Gavin Smith
gavinsmith@kubertschool.edu
Basics of sequential storytelling and communication by means of graphic illustration.
Dynamic Covers - TUESDAYS
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Maria Sanapo
mariasanapo@kubertschool.edu
Taught by DC Comics artist Maria Sanapo, students will learn how to create bold, eye catching comic book covers. Using techniques like foreshortening, dramatic perspective, and dynamic posing, students will learn how to add impact, depth, and motion to their figures.
Creating Your Portfolio & How to Get a Job In Comics - TUESDAYS
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Mike Chen (DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Comico Comics)
mchen@kubertschool.edu
So, you want to land a job in comic books, graphic novels or any other branch of the commercial art field? Well, your portfolio is your ticket to the career of your dreams. In this workshop you will learn how to put together an attractive portfolio, locate potential publishers to hire you, apply for a position, and negotiate the ins-and-outs of your business relationship.
Storyboarding for Animation! - WEDNESDAYS
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Abe Audish
abeaudish@kubertschool.edu
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.
Character Creation - THURSDAYS
6:00pm – 7:30pm
TJ Sterling (RAE Comics)
tjsterling@kubertschool.edu
Learn how to design original characters and discover how to turn them into stars of your own comic stories!
