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Meet Writer / Comics Creator Amy Chu

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THURSDAY April 30th 7:30-8:30

AMY CHUWriter Green Hornet, Dejah Thoris Princess of Mars, Red Sonja, Poison Ivy, Wonder Woman ’77, KISS comics, DMC Comics, Sensation Comics Wonder Woman and more. Also comics for Baltimore Museum of Art, NY Historical Society and Museum of Chinese in Americas. Co-founder of Alpha Girl Comics and publisher of Girls Night Out, The VIP Room, and Meridien City. Frequent panel speaker and moderator. Lover of all things food and Lego. World traveler and coffee drinker.

Check out Amy Chu’s Amazon Author Page to see a comprehensive look at all her published stuff.  This is a really rare and amazing opportunity to speak to a creative, professional storyteller!  PICK HER BRAIN!

 

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FINAL CLASS

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Hello!  I cant believe its here either!

 

This is IT! Our final class!  

First things first…

Let me say how much of a pleasure it has been to work with you all this semester. You are an incredible group of individuals! THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH for being the inspirations that you are.

Before we sign off … We are Networking again, one more time! 

Get your links ready to share!

 

—- AND TONIGHTS GUEST SPEAKER IS Carol Burrel! 

 

And AFTER THE BREAK… You guys pitch your work!  BOOM!

 

 

Meet Editor and Comics Pro Carrol Burrel

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Guest Speaker for Advanced Strategies in Illustration

THURSDAY MAY 21st 6:00 – 7:15

KLIOBio:

Carol (klio) Burrell is a native New Yorker, an author (comics, science fiction, romance!) and illustrator (mostly comics), and former editorial director of the Graphic Universe imprint of Lerner Publishing Group.
She attended Cornell University, where she studied Classics and Astrophysics, and has worked as a children’s, YA, and comics editor for Clarion Books, First Second, Abrams, and (currently) Epic! Originals.
Her (on hiatus but ongoing) webcomic SPQR Blues is an historical drama set in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, with characters are based on the actual, ordinary inhabitants of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. She is also the translator of several series of French graphic novels for kids, teens, and adults.
SPQR Blues PDF download (link good through Thursday midnight)

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Time: May 21, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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WEEK 15

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Hello Class!

THis is our SECOND TO LAST class!  CRAZY!

AS ALWAYS ALL course materials, both the Class Session and our Guest Speakers will be RECORDED… just in case you miss the Live Class Session or just feel like a rewatch!

WEEK 15 CLASS PLAN:

Session 1: 6-7:15 pm

CHECK IN: – How is everyone feeling today?

FINAL CRITIQUE:  

PITCH YOUR IDEA TO THE CLASS! 

  • Share your screen and SHOW your pitch.  Sell us your idea.
  • You have a total of 5 minutes including student and faculty Question and Answer.

TAKE NOTES on your Feedback. You may choose to incorporate it before UPLOADING the project to the DROPBOX for your final grade.

Remember, you will have the opportunity to pitch to an EDITOR next week, so pay attention to what went well and where you can improve.

DUE NEXT WEEK:

Upload your FINAL PROJECT as ONE PDF of your well designed pitch packet. 

Suggestion: Take one more look at the examples to see how yours compares!  Be sure to include your STRATEGY in the pitch!

 

 

—- BREAK!—-

 

Session 2: 7:30-8:30 pm

GUEST SPEAKER

ELI NEUGEBOREN

 

Meet Illustrator and Professor Anthony Accardo

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THURSDAY MAY 14th 7:30-8:30

AnthonyAccardoYou THINK you know Anthony Accardo? … You DON’T!

Did you know he is a top notch illustrator with an award winning piece in a Society of Illustrators Show this year?

Did you know he was an Art Director for years, and was responsible for producing over 100 children’s books?

Did you know he knows contracts and ethical concerns for designers from BOTH sides of negotiation?

Did you know he can COOK?

This is a good chance to ask questions on copyright, contracts, business practices, and how to manage a life-long creative career through all the ups and downs!

WHO WILL MODERATE?

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Anthony Accardo was born in New York City, and spent his youth in Southern Italy where he studied art and design.  He holds a B.Tech. in Communication Design,and an MFA in Illustration, and is currently an Assistant Professor at New York City College of Technology where he teaches advanced illustration and character design.
A member of the Society of Illustrators, Accardo has won several national and regional awards.  He has illustrated numerous books worldwide and is perhaps best known for his work on the Nancy Drew Notebooks series.

www.instagram.com/accardoillustration

www.anthonyaccardo.com

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Week 14

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Hello Class!

First off In spite of the WEEK 14 title of this post…

OUR class will run next week and the following.  Consider it bonus time for your project!

AS ALWAYS ALL course materials, both the Class Session and our Guest Speakers will be RECORDED… just in case you miss the Live Class Session or just feel like a rewatch!

WEEK 14 CLASS PLAN:

Session 1: 6-7:15 pm

CHECK IN: – How is everyone feeling today?

DISCUSS:

  • Class Countdown- ONLY 2 more weeks! 

CRITIQUE:  as a Group:

  • Show your TIMELINE and the work you have produced for this week.
  • Feedback on the work? What can be improved?
  • Discuss: your overall STRATEGY.

Remember, Making and Keeping a project timeline is part of your overall project strategy grade.  The deadlines you set are the DUE DATES for your homework.  SO, think hard and be sure you are being realistic. 

 

—- BREAK!—-

 

Session 2: 7:30-8:30 pm

GUEST SPEAKER

ELI NEUGEBOREN

 

Meet Illustrator and Professor Eli Neugeboren

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THURSDAY MAY 7th 7:30-8:30

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YES… Maybe he has been your professor in another class, or advised you are you registered for classes.  … BUT YOU DON’T KNOW ILLUSTRATOR ELI!

 

Eli Neugeboren is an award-winning illustrator, writer, and professor living and working in Brooklyn, NY. He is an Associate Professor, with tenure, at City Tech (CUNY), where he’s been teaching in the Communication Design Department since 2010. His work has been included in both the American Illustration and American Photography annuals. He has been drawing since he could hold a crayon and does his best to draw every single day. His work is primarily figurative and humanist, with an interest and focus on storytelling. Storytelling both in single editorial images that imply a greater narrative, and also sequential work. Current projects include #drawingthenews, Sharkary vs Tsunami Crab Volume III, The Long Shadows, and The ABC’s of Ultimate.My work: http://elineugeboren.com/

 

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Topic: GUEST SPEAKER
Time: Apr 30, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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