The Superhero Comic: Narrative and Graphic Design
A course by Carlos PachecoSeniman buku komik
A course by Carlos Pacheco, Seniman buku komik
Learn to design the layout, sketches, lighting, and finishes for comic strips
Marvel and DC comic book artist Carlos Pacheco teaches you how to integrate superheroes and extraordinary beings into an everyday world without the story falling apart.
According to Carlos, “Superheroes must move in an environment identifiable as real, in which they are the dissonant elements.” this online course, master the application of comic narrative techniques to achieve a consistent union between fiction and everyday life.
Apa yang akan Anda pelajari dalam kursus daring ini?
1 pelajaran & 1 unduhan
Script: reading and interpretation
1 menit, 1 detik
Search for reference material.
1 menit, 1 detik
Drawing material
1 menit, 1 detik
Selection of scenes and distribution in vignettes I
1 menit, 1 detik
Selection of scenes and distribution in vignettes II
1 menit, 1 detik
Sketching of the pages
1 menit, 1 detik
Apa yang termasuk dalam kursus ini?
Start by getting to know Carlos Pacheco's work and biggest influences.
Then dive right into the script phase. Explore the technical characteristics of each type of script, and see how to approach the information included to transform it into the pages of your own comic.
Search for the necessary reference materials to prepare your drawing material, choose the relevant scenes based on the narration, and organize the story into panels.
Now it's time for the first physical approach to the pages of your comic—the sketching and distribution of the panels per page.
Next, with your teacher's guidance, create your first thumbnails and pencil layouts. Choose the shots, angles, and points of view, as well as the composition, lines, and lighting of each vignette, including other narrative elements.
To wrap up the course, make the final adjustments to your pages by digitizing them and adding effects and color. Although this is normally the colorist's job, Carlos discusses some previous indications you can take into account to aid comprehension using a narrative use of color.
What is this course's project?
Basing your project on a professional script provided by your teacher, create a four-to-five page comic with varied sequences that you can use as a cover letter for the many renowned North American publishers who visit Comic Book Fairs.
Proyek oleh mahasiswa kursus
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, cartoonists, designers, and all fans of superhero comics, whether classic and modern, with the desire to be part of this industry.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you need basic-to-moderate knowledge of drawn human and animal anatomy, facial expressions, perspective, and natural drawing, as well as some basic notions of cartoon language.
Ulasan
- 6 bulan yang lalu
Muy recomendado para personas con conocimientos intermedios del comic. No esperes que Carlos te enseñe a dibujar o siquiera a hacer un comic desde cero. Es imposible hacer eso en un curso, y de hecho es algo que te puede llevar la vida entera aprender. No asistas a una clase de cálculo si ni siquiera sabes sumar ni restar. El valor de este curso reside en que seas capaz de ver el valor y aprovechar la experiencia de Carlos Pacheco, un artista de un legado inmenso en el mundo de los comics.
- 1 tahun yang lalu
El curso está OK, pues cumple con los temas que muestra en la vista previa del curso, sin embargo, a lo largo del mismo noté que el docente fallaba un poco al momento de comunicarnos las herramientas y tips de los que habla en los videos. No se muestra como un docente amable sino como un artista con mucha experiencia que le cuesta explicar de mejor manera su conocimiento a sus futuros alumnos. También siento que quedan vacíos en el aprendizaje.
- 1 tahun yang lalu
I think the dubbing can be better, too many gaps and too slow talking. I think the overall delivery and communication could be better, I find it hard to listen and keep my attention.
- 1 tahun yang lalu
Muito bom.
- 1 tahun yang lalu
Non male, davvero niente male
Dengan demikian, ia menggarap kolek...
Isi
- U 1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U 2
Preproduction
- Script: reading and interpretation
- Search for reference material.
- Drawing material
- Selection of scenes and distribution in vignettes I
- Selection of scenes and distribution in vignettes II
- Sketching of the pages
- U 3
Production
- Realization of the page: the pencil I
- Realization of the page: the pencil II
- Final finishing
- U 4
Postproduction
- Final adjustments of the pages by scanning
- Ink and color indications
- FP
Proyek akhir
- The superhero comic: narrative and graphic realization
Apa yang diharapkan dari kursus Domestika
Belajar dengan kecepatan Anda sendiri
Nikmati belajar dari rumah tanpa jadwal tetap dan dengan metode yang mudah diikuti. Anda bisa mengatur kecepatan belajar Anda sendiri.
Belajar dari para profesional terbaik
Pelajari metode dan teknik berharga yang dijelaskan oleh para ahli terkemuka di sektor kreatif.
Bertemu dengan guru ahli
Setiap pakar mengajarkan apa yang paling mereka kuasai, dengan pedoman yang jelas, semangat yang membara, dan wawasan profesional dalam setiap pelajaran.
Certificates
PLUSIf you're a Plus member, get a sertifikat khusus signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
Dapatkan kursi baris depan
Video berkualitas tinggi, jadi Anda tidak akan melewatkan satu detail pun. Dengan akses tak terbatas, Anda dapat menontonnya sesering yang Anda butuhkan untuk menyempurnakan teknik Anda.
Berbagi pengetahuan dan ide
Ajukan pertanyaan, minta masukan, atau tawarkan solusi. Bagikan pengalaman belajar Anda dengan siswa lain di komunitas yang sama bersemangatnya dengan Anda dalam hal kreativitas.
Terhubung dengan komunitas kreatif global
Komunitas ini merupakan rumah bagi jutaan orang dari seluruh dunia yang ingin tahu dan bersemangat untuk mengeksplorasi dan mengekspresikan kreativitas mereka.
Tonton kursus yang diproduksi secara profesional
Domestika menyusun daftar guru dan memproduksi setiap kursus secara internal untuk memastikan pengalaman belajar daring berkualitas tinggi.
Tanya Jawab Umum
You’ll learn how to interpret and adapt comic scripts, plan pages and panels, gather visual references, draw realistic scenes, and apply professional techniques in sketching, inking, and digital finishing — all with a focus on visual storytelling and the superhero style.
This isn’t a beginner’s course; it’s designed for students who already have some drawing and comic experience and want to refine their visual storytelling and professional page layout skills.
You’ll need proper comic paper (like Canson Manga), pencils, fineliner pens, rulers, a lightbox or a drawing tablet, plus access to Photoshop or digital editing software to scan and polish your pages.
Basic drawing skills and fundamental comic knowledge are recommended, along with some familiarity with traditional and digital comic-making tools.
You’ll learn how to plan pages, arrange panels, compose scenes, manage camera angles, create smooth visual transitions, and highlight emotion and action through graphic sequencing.
This course focuses on visual storytelling for superhero comics, blending influences from iconic artists, professional script techniques, visual reference gathering, and developing polished pages both physically and digitally.
Yes, the course teaches you how to read, analyze, and break down technical scripts, adapting them into clear, creative visual solutions on the comic page.