I will be teaching my semester long course The Graphic Novel in the Writing Department at The New School in New York City this spring. The class is open to anyone, not just New School students, so come join!

Register HERE  Click “View Courses” and then enter “NWRW3521″ for Course Number and “A” for Section.

The Graphic Novel NWRW3521  Section  A
15 session(s). Tues., 8:00 PM-9:50 PM. Jan 29, 2013 – May 14, 2013

This course leads students step by step through the process of creating a short graphic novel. The course begins with analysis and critique of comics and then guides students through the stages involved in creating their own projects: outline, rough sketches, penciling, lettering, inking, and editing. Student work is critiqued in class, and students hold individual meetings with the instructor. The class studies work by cartoonists Art Spiegelman, Daniel Clowes, Renée French, Chris Ware, Alison Bechdel, Joe Matt, Gabrielle Bell, R. Crumb, and many more. Strong drawing skills are not required, as the emphasis of the class is on storytelling. (3 credits)