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Comics And Illustration.
On request Ages 14–17 · 14 nights / 2 weeks Individual
Why this experience
Comics And Illustration.
Boston is a city rich in history, culture and university institutions, but also a stimulating environment for anyone who loves art, design and creativity. The Comics & Illustration programme is designed for teenagers interested in drawing, illustration and visual storytelling. During the lessons students work on the different aspects of creating a comic, from building the story to producing the artwork.
In brief
Highlights
- One full-day excursion to Harvard
- 4 half-day excursions to the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Science, comic shops and Boston Harbor
- Visual storytelling
- Comic drawing
- Inking techniques
- Scriptwriting and development
- Creating a comic story
The campus 
CATS Academy Boston campus
A modern, safe 20-acre campus a short distance from downtown Boston, the academic capital of the USA. The programme is for students who want to turn a passion for drawing into real storytelling experience.
The video
CATS Academy Boston: Explore Our Campus & Facilities
A typical day
What a day looks like
09:00 Comic-making techniques, in English
14:00 Harvard Museum of Natural History
18:30 Return to the residence
22:00 Organised evenings at the residence
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The price
Included
- 18 hours of specialist training and materials
- Residence, full board
- Single room with private bathroom
- The activities and excursions listed above
- Jo-In support before, during and after the stay
- Health care
- Course completion certificate
Not included
- International flights
- Any costs for travel documents and authorisations
- Cancellation insurance (optional)
- Registration fee (€90)
- Airport transfers
- Anything not stated in "What the price includes"