Drawing the Graphic Novel 2

In this course students will develop their own graphic novels or graphic short stories. 
  • Drawing from Imagination
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Course details

Dates

Thursdays
30 Apr – 2 Jul 2026

Times

18:00 – 21:00

Duration

10 sessions

Fees

£287.00 Concessions available

Location

Online

Overview

Structured exercises will stimulate creativity and promote a deeper understanding of storytelling, graphic techniques, and different aspects of the medium, while close readings of contemporary graphic novels will further inform students’ own work throughout the term. Critiques, discussion and feedback will help students explore the potential of their individual voice with the aim of significantly advancing a project of their choice by the end of the course.     

Students must have completed Drawing the Graphic Novel 1. 

Please note this course has an emphasis on the use of imagination and memory which can at times elicit difficult feelings for some. 

Who is it for

Artists, creatives and image-makers of all levels welcome, including beginners. 

What’s provided

For our online courses, you will receive prior to the start of the course access to our Padlet Noticeboard where you will be given course details, material lists and some references, as well as our Padlet Gallery where you will be able to upload and comment on work created during the course. 

What to bring

For our online courses, you must provide your own materials. Feel free to use any that you would like to during classes, however other suggestions may be posted on the Padlet noticeboard throughout the course by tutors. This is a suggested list of what may be needed:

-Drawing Pencils
-Conté Crayons 
-Pastels
-Ink Pens  
-Coloured Pencils  
-Putty and Hard Erasers  
-Pencil Sharpener 
-Sketchbook

Concessions

We offer a range of discounts. To apply, email admin@royaldrawingschool.org with the required proof. Please wait for confirmation before booking.

Available discounts

  • NHS Staff: 20%
    Send a photo of your NHS staff badge.
  • Full-time Fine Art BA Students: 75%
    Students on design or applied arts degrees may also be eligible. Send your student ID and proof of enrolment.
  • Art and Design Teachers and tutors, from Primary and Secondary to Further and Higher Education: 50%
    Send a letter from your headteacher, dean, or head of art department on headed paper.
  • Jobseekers: 50%
    Send a recent DWP or JobCentre Plus letter confirming you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance. Appointment booklets are not accepted.
  • Disability Benefit Recipients: 50%
    Send proof that you currently receive this allowance.
  • Tower Hamlets and Hackney Residents: 25% (Shoreditch courses only)
    Send a copy of your most recent council tax bill.
  • Tower Hamlets and Hackney Businesses: 25% (Shoreditch courses only)
    Send a staff ID, business card or a letter from your line manager.
  • Over 60s: 10%
    Send a photo ID as proof of age.
  • Alumni: Postgraduate Programme or Foundation Year: 50% off short courses
    Online Drawing Development Year: 50% off online short courses

Before you apply

  • Documents must be dated within the last 6 months (or 12 months for council tax)
  • Your name must be clearly visible
  • Accepted file formats: PDF, JPG, DOC or DOCX

All our courses are subsidised.

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