Frames & Fiction: Crafting Stories One Panel at a Time

In this workshop, students will learn the key elements of sequential storytelling, from speech bubbles to the tools and techniques that set comics, manga, and graphic novels apart. Led by a comic artist, the session will guide students in creating characters using shapes and emotions while exploring the factors that bring characters to life. Students will also discover how to effectively tell stories through comics, applying their new skills to craft engaging visual narratives.

This workshop's duration and objectives can be customised to fit your students' levels and skillsets!

This programme is eligible for the Tote Board Arts Funding.

ABOUT FACILITATOR

Foo Swee Chin

Foo Swee Chin’s prolific career as a comic book artist and illustrator spans more than two decades. She has collaborated with American and Japanese publishing houses and game developers. Her versatility as an artist allows her to easily cross genres from dark, twisty and melancholic to sweet and whimsical. She has great empathy for animals and environmental causes and always curious and open to new ideas.