Panel Design and Visual Storytelling for Comics
A course by Charles Glaubitz Gonzalez , Artist
Learn to develop your ideas in a sketchbook by creating a series of sequential drawings with pencil and ink that tell a story without words
Learn to develop your ideas in a sketchbook by creating a series of sequential drawings with pencil and ink that tell a story without words
“Stories help us to interpret reality and by framing our interests into comic vignettes, we can create compelling and revealing tales.”
Charles Glaubitz is a renowned storyteller and illustrator, whose work has been featured in publications like has been featured in Juxtapoz and Print Magazine. In 2012, his comic work was recognized by American Best Comics.
In this online course, Charles explains in detail the dynamics of storytelling, comics, binding visuals, and publishing. Learn how to bring all your ideas together to create your own universe, a story that could become gold.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 19 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (19)
- 1,453 students
- 17 lessons (2h 45m)
- 19 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a visually engaging comic by exploring narrative drawing and ink techniques.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who has a fondness for comics would like to improve their narrative skills.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing skills are recommended.
To take this course, you need a pencil, an eraser, pens, brush, rulers, and bristol paper.
Reviews
A course by Charles Glaubitz Gonzalez
Charles Glaubitz has always been a fan of comics. When he was a child, he recalls reading the Mexican translation of the comic "Sagrado Corazón", which awoke his life-long passion for the craft. In 2013, he created his first comic zine "The Crystal Sigil", which became the first of many.
His work has been recognized by American Illustration, Communication Arts, How Magazine, Print Magazine. Charles’s artwork has been featured in Juxtapoz Magazine, Juxtapoz Illustration 2 Book, The Upset Gestalen, Pictoplasma. His comic work has been acclaimed by American Best Comics 2012. His artwork has also been exhibited at San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art, Oceanside Museum of Contemporary Art, Museo Carrillo Gil México City, Museo de Arte Zapopan.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Visual Storytelling, Panel Design, and Composition
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The Visual Journey of Ideas
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Choosing the Moment
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Page Layout, Elements of a Page, and Shapes of a Panel
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Compositional Tools to Make Dynamic Panels
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Ways of Creating Depth
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U3
Working on the Page: Thumbnails, Breakdowns, and Finished Pencils
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Thumbnails
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Page Layout
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Composition Design
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Breakdowns
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Finished Pencils
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U4
The Inking Process
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Starting to Ink
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Middle Inks
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Finishing Inks
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U5
How to Get Your Comics Out There
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Making More Comics and Printing Them
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Self-Publishing and Sharing Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Panel Design and Visual Storytelling for Comics
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mail.katavegh
Very inspiring and useful course. Clear and fun explanations, and super bits of advice from a fantastic artist. I am very glad I did this course.
angrydugong
Charles Glaubitz Gonzalez is a phenomenal artist, storyteller and teacher. This course was the missing link for me in understanding the artistry and finer nuances of storytelling through the use of panels and he really digs into why things are done a certain way, establishing all of the rules for us as artists and students to understand so that we can bend and break them in new ways to create something unique. Truly appreciate the time and effort that went into this course! Thank you Charles.
narasilva
É um otimo curso não só para os entusiastas dos quadrinhas, mas para qualquer um que goste de desenhar e queira se aperfeiçõar em técnicas de desenhos. Possui dicas maravilhosas.
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kcreators0709
PlusI've learned a lot and its very easy to understand.
mericstarr
This was the right course for me; I am so glad I picked it. I want to break away from the standard 4 box comic and I kept looking at other comics wondering, "How do they come up with those variations of boxes? How do you know which ones to pick?" This course answered all of my questions about that. And thanks a lot for examples of formatting boxes! I will use them!