Introduction to Sequential Narrative for Comics
A course by Iván Mayorquín, Illustrator and designer
Learn to tell stories with drawings and to create boredom-proof comics
The world of illustrator and creator, Ivan Mayorquín, moves around drawing, comics, design, creativity and humor. Mayorquín is a founding member of Pictoline, has been part of Buque, Sketch or Die or Pizza Sandwich, and has worked for brands such as Sprite, Absolut, Snickers, GQ, Vice, Noisey, Los Angeles Blues, Netflix and Emperador.
In this course, Ivan will teach you the power of visual sequential narrative or, in other words, how comics work and what are the keys to developing a story with a solid ending, yawning and boredom proof.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 8 downloads
What's included in this course?
To begin, you will get to know Iván's work, his influences in the world of comics, the most important projects in which he has participated and his favorite comic strips.
You will learn the concept of sequential narrative and how to use it to tell a story: from the basics of storytelling to the visual language of comics.
You will understand how comics work on the internet and, the importance of the key element to tell a story with drawings today: the insight. From there, you will begin to draw your own comic strip.
Finally, Mayorquín will give you tips to make your comic look great online and become a success among your followers.
- 100% positive reviews (156)
- 2,538 students
- 13 lessons (2h 3m)
- 8 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Applying the concept of the visual sequential narrative and everything learned in the course, you will create your own comic.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To illustrators, illustrators and designers interested in telling a story in a visual and fun way, giving shape to their own comic.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing knowledge is necessary and you should know how to use, at least in a basic way, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.
About the materials, you will need a computer with an image editing program and basic drawing materials.
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Iván Mayorquín
A course by Iván Mayorquín
Ivan Mayorquín is an illustrator and creative native of Mazatlán (Mexico), where he studied graphic design and painting; then he specialized in illustration. He is part of different groups such as Buque, Sketch or Die, Pizza Sandwich, and in 2015 he founded, together with other colleagues, the Pictoline digital platform, where he currently works as an illustrator and designer.
The work of Mayorquín has been part of collective exhibitions in London, Sweden, New York and Los Angeles. And he has collaborated with brands such as Sprite, Absolut, Snickers, GQ, VICE, Noisey, Los Angeles Blues, Netflix, Emperador, among others.
Content
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U1
Hello!
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Presentation
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Influences - Top 5
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What is sequential narrative?
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U2
Sequential narrative: how to tell something?
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The 5 W's of storytelling.
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Know the visual language of the comic
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Theory about creative sequential narrative: the 3 acts and transitions - Part I
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Theory about creative sequential narrative: the 3 acts and the transitions - Part II
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U3
The insight! Comics with ideas
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Preparing pencils! Sketch of structure
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Defining format (difference between shape and background)
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Our friend the insight
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Draw!
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U4
How to show your work on the internet?
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Export to the internet and make it look good
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5 tips to show your work on the internet
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FP
Final project
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Build your own comic book Do not ever give up!
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to create comics from the initial idea all the way to final production, including character design, visual storytelling, sketching, inking, panel use, and building a professional portfolio, blending traditional and digital techniques.
The course is designed for those with basic illustration knowledge, ideal for intermediate levels. You don’t need to be an expert, but some prior drawing or illustration experience is recommended.
You’ll need traditional materials (pencil, paper, blue pencil, markers, fineliners) and basic digital tools like a Wacom tablet and access to Photoshop or similar software to digitize and edit your comics.
You’ll learn strategies to select and showcase your best work, develop personal projects, and tailor your portfolio for local brands and digital platforms, boosting your visibility and professional appeal.
Sequential storytelling is the art of visually telling stories through ordered panels, allowing you to clearly and engagingly convey information, emotions, and movement in your comics.
The course covers sketching with blue pencil, traditional inking with various pens, and digital techniques to enhance the clarity and expressiveness of your illustrations and comics.
You’ll learn to design simple, expressive characters, build their motivations, and set the context using the three-act structure and the five Ws to create coherent visual stories.
Bardzo dobry i merytoryczny, idealny na moje potrzeby
Entretenido y didáctico conocer el proceso de creación, buena introducción y ayuda.
Me encantó! muy completo
Tengo ganas de expresar todas las ideas en mi mente. Y este curso tiene pinta de que valdra la pena.
A++ recommended!!