Digital Illustration: Story Creation Online

Spring 2021 Registration is Open!

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION: STORY CREATION ONLINE

Express yourself through digital storytelling!

Students will be introduced the world of Digital Illustration through color theory, character design, and more! In this Story Creation course, students will create their own digital character, develop a storyline, and illustrate a short story using Adobe Photoshop (or Krita) through live tutorials, guided lessons, and practice both during and after class time.

Note: This class is open to very beginners and is also a great next step for students of our Digital Illustration: Character Creation course.

New STEAM Curriculum: Students will explore the artistic process with a STEAM approach and seek creative solutions alongside other students their age. Through guided projects and peer feedback, students will have the opportunity to interact with other artists and share their interests in all things digital illustration!

Ages: 11 – 18
Dates: February 20 – March 27, 2021 (6 weeks)
Times: Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:00 am EST
Tuition: $171 (A $10 late fee will be added after Wednesday, February 17)
Location: Zoom (Details provided in Welcome Letter)

Sample Schedule

9:00 am – 9:15 am

Welcome and Introduction to Activities

9:15 am – 9:50 am

Guided Projects & Small Groups

9:50 am – 10:00 am

Wrap up and Discussion

Requirements

Drawing Tablet or iPad with stylus highly recommended
Access to one of the following software: Adobe Photoshop, Krita, ShotCut, or Procreate (Please note: Instructors will not be able to assist students with software other than those listed above.)
Computer, tablet, or smart phone on a tripod or table with internet access and audio/video capabilities. Please check to be sure your computer or device meets these requirements before registering for this program.
All online programs require students to have, at minimum: high-speed internet access, a computer/tablet/smart phone with a built-in camera and microphone capable of running the video conferencing tool Zoom. For best performance, here are our recommended technical requirements:
- Operating Systems
  macOS 10.13 or newer
  Windows 10
  Chrome OS
  Apple iOS and Android
- Computer Speed and Processor
  Use a Mac five years old or newer, or other device three years old or newer, if possible.
  4 GB of RAM
  2 GHz processor
- Internet Speed
  Minimum of 1.5 Mbps download and 800 Kbps upload

PROGRAM FACULTY

Sina Ouerghi
Freelance Illustrator
Read more about Ms. Ouerghi

Ms. Ouerghi has drawn and told stories from a very young age and pursued a career in art as a result. She graduated in 2013 with a degree in Media Arts & Animation with a focus in Illustration & Storytelling. Since then she has been a freelance illustrator, a teaching assistant at GMU as well as The Art Institute of Washington. Ms. Ouerghi is also the Volunteer Coordinator of H Street Festival and a Silver Level sponsor for Stop The Stigma (Texas Chapter) which provides counseling to those in need.

Please note that group classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached.
The Academy will not be responsible for students unable to participate due to lack of technology and will be unable to offer any refunds in this event.
Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding registration, withdrawals, refunds, and more for fall or spring group classes.
All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least 1 week before the class starts with all necessary details including class schedule, supply list, web links, etc.
For additional information, please contact the Academy at academy@gmu.edu.

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