Children’s Summer Program: Comics Creator

5 000

Become a comic book author! This intensive two-week course led by Marek Sečkář is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the complete process of creating their own comic in English—from the very first idea, through scriptwriting, character design, storyboarding, all the way to printing a self-published comic book.

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About the Program:

Become a comic book author! This intensive two-week course led by Marek Sečkář is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the complete process of creating their own comic in English—from the very first idea, through scriptwriting, character design, storyboarding, all the way to printing a self-published comic book. The course emphasizes language interaction, creativity, both digital and artistic skills, and team collaboration.

What participants can look forward to:

  • Diving into the history, styles, and rules of comics

  • Analyzing examples and transforming stories into comic format

  • Creating characters, scripts, and designing comic pages

  • Working with various media: pencil, ink, colors, digital editing

  • Producing an original group comic

  • Scanning, printing, and presenting the final work

  • A closing event with the launch of the self-published “zine” and a handover of the finished publication

Required Materials:
Sketchbook, pencil, eraser, black pen/fine liner, watercolors, brush/waterbrush, colored pencils/markers, scissors, glue, large-format paper (provided), technical equipment (provided by the organizers).

Age group:
13–15 years

Location:
ICJ Campus, Zábrdovická, Brno

Daily organization:
9:00–17:00, arrival from 8:30, departure until 17:30

Important Information:

  • Price: 2,500 CZK / week / child.

  • The price includes: English lessons, all art and study materials, program activities, trips, coordinator supervision, and drinks.

  • The price does not include: Meals and public transport tickets.

  • Meals: Lunches can be purchased for 1,000 CZK / week (payment in cash on-site). We recommend packing two small snacks per day.

  • Daily schedule: The program runs from 9:00 to 17:00. Drop-off from 8:30 and pick-up until 17:30.

  • Language: The whole program is conducted in English. The level is adapted for children, with Czech and Ukrainian-speaking coordinators available if needed.

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Terms

4.8.2025 – 15.8.2025