This is the Blog for the Cartoon and Comic Arts Award at Staffordshire University.
Friday 21st February will be a day long remembered by 2nd year cartoon and comic arts students. John Charles (MarvelUK -2000AD - currently working on the Star Wars comic) presented 2 (yes count them-2) masterclasses in comic production. The morning session saw students creating their own characters and the afternoon they learned about layouts and how to make more dramatic poses. The knock on from this is for students to up their game for MCM Expo comic con in May -London Docklands.
Thursday 7th November saw a special visit to Staffordshire University by the living legend Frazer Irving. Frazer is one of the hotest talents working in the comic industry at the moment. He's currently working alongside Grant Morrison and has worked for the top 2 comic companies, DC and Marvel.
What Frazer brought to the award is an insight into how the industry works and some top tips about climbing the ladder. His bright and energetic delivery kept the students entertained and educated. We watched in awe at his artwork and laughed with delight at his anecdotes. I think I'll be right to say that his visit had an effect on the students and hopefully Staffordshire university had an effect on him. He's certainly welcomed back..... anytime!
