Hello and welcome to EarthTab Business school. My name is Chinedu Okeke and i will be your preceptor for the course, Comics, Webtoons and Storyboarding. 

In the digital age, storytelling has undergone a radical evolution. No longer restricted to traditional text-based formats, stories today are alive with illustration, animation, and visual narrative structures that speak across cultures, languages, and platforms. This course, "Comics, Webtoons, and Storyboarding Basics," is not just about learning how to draw, it's about mastering the art of communication through visual narrative.

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the world of sequential storytelling , the technique of telling stories using a sequence of images, be it through comic books, webtoons, or storyboards. The course is crafted for those who have a passion for art, story, and design, and want to express that passion through structured and emotionally compelling visuals.

psychology, what keeps readers swiping and sharing, and learn to create stories that capture attention in a crowded digital space.

Hands-on Software Training

You’ll be introduced to various industry-relevant tools such as:

• Clip Studio Paint: for comic and webtoon creation
  
  

• Storyboarder: for rapid storyboard development
  
  

• Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator: for character and background design
  
  

• Canva / Photopea: for accessible, web-based design
  
  

• Procreate: for tablet-based illustration
  
  

These tools will be used to create portfolio-level projects, preparing you for either freelance or in-house creative work. You’ll also learn basic publishing workflows for sharing your content online via platforms like LINE Webtoon, Tapas, Instagram, and Behance.

Industry-Relevant Insight

You will explore how visual storytelling is used in:

• Animation and animated films
  
  

• YouTube and digital content creation
  
  

• Mobile comics and international webtoon platforms
  
  

• Marketing, branding, and product storytelling
  
  

• Video games, apps, and interactive fiction

Guest insights and real-world case studies will help you connect what they learn to industry demand and freelance opportunities.

Creative and Business Fusion

This course doesn't just focus on creativity; it also introduces you to the business side of comics and webtoons. You will learn about:

• Building your personal creative brand
  
  

• Creating a digital portfolio
  
  

• Monetization strategies (ads, merchandise, Patreon, publishing)
  
  

• Protecting your work through copyrights and licensing
  
  

• Pitching your stories to digital platforms and studios

You’ll finish the course with a complete, original short comic or webtoon chapter, a full storyboard sequence, and a strong understanding of how to move forward as a visual storyteller, content creator, or professional storyboard artist.

Core Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

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   Analyze and interpret the structure of comics, webtoons, and storyboards

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  Use storytelling principles to write compelling comic scripts and sequences

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  Design characters, settings, and plots using consistent artistic direction

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  Master digital illustration and editing tools used in visual storytelling

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  Convert ideas and scripts into professional storyboards or comic panels

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  Create, format, and publish their own comics or webtoons

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  Build a strong foundation for pursuing freelance, publishing, or studio opportunities

This Course Is Perfect For:

• Aspiring comic artists, manga creators, and illustrators
  
  

• YouTubers, animators, and filmmakers needing pre-visualization tools
  
  

• Writers looking to adapt their stories into graphic form
  
  

• Content creators and brand storytellers
  
  

• Teenagers, students, and adult individuals with artistic ambitions
  
  

• Career changers looking to enter creative industries
  
  

• Social media creatives exploring Instagram comics or TikTok storytelling

Final Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by EarthTab Business School Academy. This certificate affirms mastery of foundational storytelling and visual communication skills, a credential that can be showcased in creative portfolios, on LinkedIn, in freelance profiles, and job applications.

I look forward to congratulating you upon completion of this course.