Comic Strip Activity

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Audience

Children and Teens

Attendees

6-12

Number of facilitators

1

Level

Beginner

Preparation

5 minutes

Activity

2 hours

Description

An engaging and creative workshop to learn how to create comic books from scratch. Participants will design and illustrate their own comic strips using professional techniques and materials, and contribute to decorating the library with their finished work.

Objectives

• Learn a method for creating comic strips
• Practice both spoken and written language skills
• Meet other young people with similar interests
• Help decorate the library with comics created by participants with migrant backgrounds

Worked skills

• Oral and written language expression
• Creativity and storytelling
• Visual arts and comic design
• Teamwork and communication

Prerequisites for the audience

• Basic knowledge of the local language
• Interest in comics or manga

Equipment

• Art supplies: erasers, pencils, pencil sharpeners, black fine liners, rulers, colored pencils
• White paper sheets
• Glue or tape

Content used

• Tips for creating a comic strip: https://thetapstories.com/how-to-create-a-comic-strip/
• Free printable comic strip templates: www.canva.com/comic-strips/templates/