VV_TTK Theory and creation of comics

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Ester Hotová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Jana Nedomová, Ph.D.
Department of Art – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Jana Nedomová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Art – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
VV_TTK/01: each even Monday 11:00–12:50 učebna 13, E. Hotová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 18 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 18/18, only registered: 0/18
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The subject connects the theoretical and practical components of the comics/ sequential art sphere. Basic genre definition, historical development and its part in history, but also its evolution and current tendencies. In the second part of the learning block, students are introduced to the entire process of creating comics and other forms of sequential art. During the entire semester, the student will work on his own comics/sequential art piece. Each lesson also includes collective creation in teaching and creating an inspiring environment. Students are actively guided in participating in open calls.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- Write and analyze their own short script;
- Create storyboards and character sheets, work out the details of their own story;
- Stylize, illustrate and actively search for own handwriting;
- Orientate themself in the current world of sequential art and its history;
- Create their own comic work/ webcomics/ fanzine and adequately present it in online and printed versions;
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the theory of comics/Preparation of the screeplay 2. Breakthrough works, genres/ Screenplay analysis, preparation of materials for storyboards 3. Dynamics, sequence, stylization/ Creation of storyboards 4. Technique and signature style/ Character sheet preparation, environment 5. Promotion, opencalls/ Let's illustrate! 6. Contemporary works across genres/ Post-production
Teaching methods
Lectures, practical work and consultations.
Assessment methods
Complete comics, or concrete conception of the work.
Náhradní absolvování
Projects can be consulted in online form, the interactive sylabus and google drive will be available.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught each semester.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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