SVA’s Pre-College Program is designed for high school students who want to enhance their creative skills, learn more about a particular field of art, develop a portfolio and experience the challenges and triumphs that exist at one of the most dynamic colleges. - Receive up to three college credits - Students will explore the fundamentals of art & design at a level not readily available in high school - Classes such as Animation, Advertising, Cartooning, Painting, Photography and many more At SVA we've always been serious about comics. Cartooning was one of the original courses of study offered when the College was founded in 1947. Many of the great creators in American comics history either have taught or studied here. Our faculty are among the most celebrated creators in the country. This is an intensive "comics boot camp" for students of all levels of experience. The only prerequisite is that you enjoy drawing! All styles are welcome. The course will explore the major elements of comics writing, drawing, storytelling, process, tools and technique. You will bring the seed of an original story idea, and we will provide the structure and support for growing that seed into a complete comic book story. Finally, you will design a color cover for your comic book, print an edition of copies to trade with your classmates, and to bring the books home to share. By the end of the course you will have created a comic that tells your story, in your own style.