Digital Comics with Andy Akangah

Step into the exciting world of digital comics with visual artist Andy Akangah! In this engaging hands-on workshop, participants will learn to sketch, ink, and digitally colour a comic scene while exploring techniques for dynamic drawing, texture, and atmosphere. Andy shares his creative journey and guides participants through the steps of bringing their stories to life using accessible digital tools. 

Tech Requirements: 
Participants must have access to touchscreen Chromebooks with Chrome Canvas. MASC can supply up to 5 iPads upon request if needed.

Curriculum Links

The Arts: Visual Arts: Developing skills in drawing, use of line, colour, texture, and space. Media Arts: Creating multimedia works that express personal ideas and messages. Language: Oral Communication & Writing: Telling stories through visual narrative; exploring plot, character, and setting. Media Literacy: Understanding and creating media texts; audience and purpose analysis. Social Studies/History: Exploring identity, culture, and storytelling as tools for civic engagement and self-expression. Computational Thinking & Digital Literacy: Using digital tools (Chrome Canvas/iPads) for creative expression and problem-solving. Developing digital competency and understanding media creation processes.

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