The Art of Comics & Graphic Novels (Grade 6-9)

    Details
    Room
    Visual Arts Classroom
    Presented by
    Begins
    Ends
    Time
    Fridays, 4:15 - 6:00 pm (Skipping week of Thanksgiving)
    Age Range

    12 - 15

    Grade Range
    6th grade - 9th grade
    Member tuition
    $71.00
    Non-member tuition

    $101.00 (become a member)

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    Description

    4 Sessions; Friday's, November 7 - December 5 from 4:15 - 6:00 pm. (No class the week of Thanksgiving)
    Grades 6-9

    What makes a good comic or graphic novel? Join Illustrator Hal Papcun in this extended class all about the art and history of graphic novels and comic books. Students will learn the histories, the basics of plotting, layouts/formatting, explore various mediums, and produce their own comic books / graphic novel zines!

    • All materials included
    • Students are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks to use for their work, or to share their cartoon/comic designs with the class
    • NO CLASS HELD THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING
    SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
    Supplies provided
    Yes
    Art Area
    Visual Arts
    Medium
    Drawing
    Design
    Instructor(s)

    Hal Papcun

    Instructor
    CTAC Traverse City
    Cancellation & Class Policies

    Cancellation Policy for Traverse City Classes (In-Person)

    Student Withdrawal
    Requests for cancellation by the student at least seven (7) days prior to the first day of class will be honored (minus a $20 processing fee).  NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than seven (7) days in advance of the first day of the class.

    Class Cancellations (Weather)
    In the event of inclement weather, CTAC-TC will announce the cancellation on its website and phone system (231-941-9488). We will do our best to provide a make-up opportunity for the missed class. Refunds will not be given if the student is unable to attend the rescheduled session of class. Please note that CTAC-TC does not follow Traverse City Area Public School closings.

    Student Absence
    We are unable to offer refunds or make-up sessions for classes missed due to student absence.

    Minimum Enrollment
    Crooked Tree Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the first class session. If a class is cancelled by CTAC for lack of enrollment, CTAC will offer a full refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)