Drawing Comics
Thinking about drawing comics? In this tutorial, Jake Parker, the artist behind the popular Missile Mouse comic books, gives an overview of the industry and shows you how to make a comic book from start to finish. Ka-pow!
Learn how to draw comics
Jake Parker has been creating comics professionally for over 10 years. From his own studies, insight from peers and mentors, and material from the best books on the subject he boils everything he's learned about the art form into one class.
This class is broken down in two parts:
Part I - Instruction
In this section Jake goes point by point in a methodical, easy to understand, lecture style on the principles of making comics that effectively tell your story and elicit an emotional response from the reader.
Part II - Demonstration
In this section Jake creates a comic from the ground up, and shows how to apply the principles taught in part I to create your own comic.
In this class you will learn:
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The key elements of comics and how to use them to tell your story
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How to write a story for comics
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How to break down your story into pages and panels
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How panel to panel action works, and how to get your story to flow seamlessly
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How to compose a comics page
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How to prepare your comics for print
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What tools to use, both digital and traditional
This class includes:
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19 instructional videos
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6 different PDF downloads of class notes
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Photoshop comics page template
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Download of Jake's PSD files from the class
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Jake's Photoshop Drawing Tool Presets
About the Instructor
Illustrator/Cartoonist
Jake Parker
For the last 19 years Jake has worked on everything from animated films to comics to picture books. For several years he worked for Reel FX and Blue Sky Studios on such projects as Horton Hears a Who, Rio, and Epic. He is the creator of the popular Inktober drawing challenge. Jake currently works as an illustrator and cartoonist on children's books and comics. He works out of his home studio in Arizona.
Course curriculum
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Pre-Reqs
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What are Comics
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Industry Overview
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Storytelling Conduits
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Three Primary Elements Comics
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World Building
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Plot
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Character Building
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Three Act Structure
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Set Pieces
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Writing Outline Script
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Comics Storytelling
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Moment
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Frame
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Image
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Word
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Flow
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Prepping a Page
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Traditional Tools
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Downloads
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Reviews
It leaves nothing out!
Denise van Hulst
Great course. I can't say enough good things about it. Really fills in the gaps in some of the other books I have read on the subject. I wish I could give mo...
Read MoreGreat course. I can't say enough good things about it. Really fills in the gaps in some of the other books I have read on the subject. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.
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Tyler Hallstrom
If you have an interest in illustration based comics, this class is absolutely essential to your creative endeavors. Jake Parker provides an in depth insigh...
Read MoreIf you have an interest in illustration based comics, this class is absolutely essential to your creative endeavors. Jake Parker provides an in depth insight into the history, creation, and world of comics. There is no time like the present to get started on your very own graphic novel, and this course can give you the tools, knowledge, and insight to fast-track that process.
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John Marcotte
This DRAWING COMICS course was so much fun to watch and learn the basic fundamentals to bring a comic to life. Thank you for this knowledge because I did not...
Read MoreThis DRAWING COMICS course was so much fun to watch and learn the basic fundamentals to bring a comic to life. Thank you for this knowledge because I did not know anything. Also, the class had so many tools for beginners who don't understand where to start.
Read LessGreat breakdown of the process
Carrie Copa
After this course, I understand how complex comics can be! You've got to wear quite a few hats to pull it off. Jake does a great job detailing how to start a...
Read MoreAfter this course, I understand how complex comics can be! You've got to wear quite a few hats to pull it off. Jake does a great job detailing how to start a comic and all the different aspects to be mindful of. Great examples and experienced advice. Feels like you're in the room with Jake for a one-on-one lesson.
Read LessGreat not only for comic artist. Thank you!
Claudia Fiebig
Strong on Storytelling
Eddie Pittman
An in-depth study at the process of creating comics with a strong emphasis on the most important aspect: storytelling. Another great Jake Parker presentation.
An in-depth study at the process of creating comics with a strong emphasis on the most important aspect: storytelling. Another great Jake Parker presentation.
Read LessGreat detail, everything you need to know
Wayne Rix
Awesome course, thanks Jake. So much information in here and your experience and knowledge is well transmitted through the course material.
Awesome course, thanks Jake. So much information in here and your experience and knowledge is well transmitted through the course material.
Read LessAMAZING!
Justin Whiting
If you are a beginner and want to finally create that comic you always wanted to and are ready to go, you owe it to yourself to go through this course! Jake'...
Read MoreIf you are a beginner and want to finally create that comic you always wanted to and are ready to go, you owe it to yourself to go through this course! Jake's advice and knowledge is second to none and you won't be sorry. This is the place to start to make that comic you always dreamed of making.
Read LessGreat Course!
Jeff Corrigan
Packed with information and technical details about the things that really make a comic great.
Packed with information and technical details about the things that really make a comic great.
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