Introduction to Comics Workshops
Event description
Join comic book author and video game writer Christof Bogacs to celebrate Free Comic Book Day.
This introduction to comic book storytelling is designed to engage younger readers. If you are new to comics or already love them, this workshop explains how comics work, why they are so engaging and how to draw your own.
You will learn the power of combining words and pictures, how sequencing images changes their meaning and how gutters alter the way we perceive sequential images. This workshop culminates in you using everything you've learned to script and draw your own simple comics.
Suitable for ages: 6 - 12
- 10.30am - 12pm at Manly Library
- Booked out - 1.30 - 3pm at Glen Street Library
In this workshop you will learn:
- How to read comics, understanding the ordering of panels and word balloons
- How sequencing images changes their meaning
- How to identify panel gutters and their storytelling function
- How to write a simple one page comic script
- How to draw a simple one page comic script
Enquiries: 8495 5028 or libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Christof Bogacs (He/Him) is a non-binary comic book author, video game writer and public speaker based in Sydney, Australia. He has spoken at schools and libraries, as well as being a featured comic guest at Oz Comic-Con’s around the country. His debut graphic novel Under Kingdom, a middle grade fantasy-comedy for fans of Gravity Falls & Adventure Time.