Comics Courses and Certifications

California College of the Arts

Comics: Art in Relationship

14 reviews

Comics are one of the most popular and exciting ways to tell a story. This course offers a look at the fundamental building blocks of the comic book medium. Exploring panel to panel transitions, text to image relationships, and the intricacies of page la…

• Kadenze
• 50 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary

Explore geek culture, comic books, and fandom dynamics in this 3-week course by University of Colorado Boulder. Develop critical thinking, self-reflection, and communication skills while engaging with pop culture communities.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How To Draw - Anatomy and Figure Drawing - Ultimate Course

1379 ratings at Udemy

Master anatomy and figure drawing with this 8-hour course, learning to sketch dynamic figures and understand the human body's intricacies. Ideal for improving pencil, digital, and comic book art skills.

• Udemy
• 8 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Discover How to Draw and paint Comics

1122 ratings at Udemy

Learn to draw and paint from your imagination with this 62-hour course. Gain skills in drawing human figures, cartoons, 3D shapes, and using Photoshop for digital painting.

• Udemy
• 2 days 13 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Learn to Draw Pretty Faces for Comic Books

861 ratings at Udemy

Master the art of drawing stunning comic faces with this 4-5 hour course. Learn to draw eyes, nose, hair, lips, and faces from different angles. Ideal for beginners and advanced artists.

• Udemy
• 4-5 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Learn Comic Book Color Flatting! (Coloring Assistant role)

758 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to flat pages properly like a pro flatter! (Entry level comic book coloring work)

• Udemy
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How to Draw Dynamic Comic Book Superheroes - Start to Finish

718 ratings at Udemy

Learn to draw comic book superheroes with dynamic poses and perspectives in this 15-hour course. Master anatomy, suit design, foreshortening, and rendering.

• Udemy
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

A Pro's Guide to Digital Comic Book Coloring

651 ratings at Udemy

Learn the entire process start to finish in Photoshop. Coloring is so much more than just staying inside the lines.

• Udemy
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Art of Visual Storytelling: How Comics Work | Learn with Smithsonian

Learn the art of visual storytelling with comics in a 30-minute class by Smithsonian. Master artist Phil Jimenez teaches sketching, using references, and panel-by-panel drama. No drawing experience required.

• Skillshare
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Improvising Comics: Techniques to Generate Funny Ideas

Learn to create comics using improv comedy techniques with John McNamee. Enhance your drawing speed, generate humorous ideas, and craft punchy punchlines. Less than 1-hour course.

• Skillshare
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Drawing Comics: Storytelling with Words and Pictures

Learn the basics of sequential storytelling, including plot structure and panel transitions, in this 45-minute course. Create a one-page comic inspired by a childhood memory. No prior knowledge required.

• Skillshare
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Art Of Drawing Cartoon Comic Strips [NEW]

179 ratings at Udemy

Learn to Draw Colored Cartoon Character Comic Strips and Express your Ideas with Cartoons.

• Udemy
• 14 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Graphic Novels: Writing Your Own Comic

Learn to craft engaging graphic novels from concept to completion in under an hour, covering storytelling basics, planning, and outlining. Taught by a seasoned webcomic creator.

• Skillshare
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

28-Day Drawing Challenge: Anatomy for Illustration and Comics

Master realistic human anatomy drawing in a 28-day challenge with illustrator Jazza. Ideal for beginner and intermediate illustrators, the course covers basic blocking techniques and core body areas.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to Make a Comic Book: A 4-Page Mini Comic

Learn to create a 4-page mini comic from scratch in less than an hour. Course covers brainstorming, scriptwriting, character creation, and publishing.

• Skillshare
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available