Explore the history of web comics, and learn how to make your own digital comic with software on this interactive course. Develop your visual design skills and create an original web comic in any style. Web comics have the power to digitally reach audiences all over the world. On this course, you will learn how to communicate meaning to others and create a web comic of your own, in your choice of genre like humour or superhero.

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You will build your knowledge of the theory of comics and the basics of digital comic creation. You will receive guidance on how to use software to create comics online and engage with videos, case studies, and content from renowned comic creators. Learn with the University of Dundee, who has a rich history and reputation as a centre for comic production.

What topics will you cover?

- Planning and creation of digital comics.

- History and theory of comics.

- Guidelines on the use of relevant software.

- Interactive storytelling.

- Case studies on communicating through comics.

- Participants can create comics in any genre (such as the superhero, humour, autobiography and others), and the course coordinators will provide examples of titles in these genres.

- Drawing on expertise based at the University of Dundee, case studies will include adaptations of literature to comics, healthcare and graphic medicine, science communication, and graphic justice.