MY SUPERHERO ORIGIN STORY: MOTION COMICS
Ages 16-29
Spring 2021, Online
In this online workshop, student fellows will create motion comics telling how they acquired their superpowers. These powers might range from exceptional strength or speed to flight or shapeshifting to telepathy or time travel. They might be superpowers of art or music or friendship. Group discussion will consider superheroes in popular culture and explore ways to reimagine the very idea of a “superpower” and how it can be used. Motion comics are digital comics that combine elements of print and animation. They might include speech bubbles or voice acting or both, and may or may not include music. Fellows will create original digital designs to embody their personal stories, record voice overs, and add royalty free music according to individual preference. Projects will be shared on the program website and through a virtual exhibition. The program will provide fellows equipment support as needed. Limited to 8 student fellows.
Alfonzer Harvin is a graduate of the Screenwriting and Animation program (SWAN) at Morgan State University. He is Media Specialist and Web Designer at NorthBay Education Inc., and has created animations for Comcast and the Baltimore Parking Authority. He is skilled in all phases of production, and believes that knowledge is all we need to change the world.
William Wagner is a Johns Hopkins University undergraduate studying applied mathematics, environmental studies, and visual art. They are a program assistant for Baltimore Youth Film Arts.
