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Graphic Novel Workshop
Feb 10, 2025

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The Graphic Novel Workshop by Writopia Lab is a dynamic learning opportunity that merges art and language to tell compelling stories. The workshop is designed to improve students' drawing skills through the creation of an original visual story concept. The program focuses on the delicate balance of artwork and language in each panel and page, to create a dynamic story. The main objective is to assist students in understanding how to use the landscape of each panel and create an engaging narrative. Participants have the freedom to choose their own projects according to the original story they want to tell. Instructors guide them in cultivating and supporting their artistic goals, welcoming graphic novels of all genres. The workshop aims to enhance the students' technical illustration skills, regardless of their current skill level, encouraging them to define their style and experiment with different processes. The schedule for the workshop varies, with options for Fall, Winter, and Spring Trimester workshops. Duration details are not explicitly provided, but the program runs on a trimester basis. The workshop is led by published writers and artists who are trained in the Writopia teaching method, offering a wealth of experience and expertise to the participants. Upon completion of the Graphic Novel Workshop, students will have at least one polished short-form comic. Those working on long-form pieces will leave with a complete script and a visual rough draft. No specific prerequisites or technical illustration skills are necessary for this workshop. This ensures that the program is accessible to a wide range of students with diverse artistic backgrounds and interests.

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Rishab Jain