Images: John McCrea, Andi Watson, Laura Howell and Asia Alfasi.
APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED.
COMIX TELFORD—Calling all Comic Heroes!
Are you into MANGA, SUPERHEROES, THE BEANO or just comics in general? Are you a budding comic artist, do you long to see your characters in print? Then maybe we can help. If you’re a young person with a passion for comic art, then Hi8us Midlands’ latest FREE scheme called COMIX TELFORD, could be for you. All the lucky winners will also get a free trip to the British International Comics Show (BICS).
20 talented individuals will get the opportunity to develop their skills with John McCrea (X-MEN, SPIDERMAN, THE HULK), Hunt Emerson (THE BEANO, WALL STREET JOURNAL, FORTEAN TIMES), Laura Howell (THE BEANO, THE GUARDIAN), Asia Alfasi (IMAF WINNER, BEST NEW MANGA, BLOOMSBURY GRAPHIC NOVELIST) and Andi Watson (GEISHA, BUFFY) amongst others. The scheme will take place in Telford between July ‘09 and October ‘09.
HOW TO APPLY
COMIX TELFORD is a competitive comic art training scheme for young people, which prioritises 16-19 year olds living or studying in Telford. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all groups — women are particularly encouraged as they’re still under-represented in the comics industry. Applicants don’t need any previous qualifications just passion, talent/potential and a commitment to work hard!
All participants need to submit examples of their best and most recent work. We will be looking for good photocopies or scans of 2-4 pages of pencilled, original continuous comic strip (no posters), preferably without lettering. Full guidelines for submissions are in the application pack.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS (APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED.)
WORKSHOPS
The workshops will run across 10 Wednesday evenings starting 22nd July ‘09 and ending in mid October ‘09. All workshop dates are provided on the application form. The British International Comics Show (BICS)takes place 3rd to 4th October ‘09.
PLEASE CONTACT US VIA EMAIL OR TELEPHONE ASAP TO BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE RECRUITMENT SESSION.
EMAIL
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TELEPHONE 0121 753 7700
VENUE
All workshops will take place at the:
Telford College of Arts & Technology
Haybridge Road
Wellington
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 2NP
IF YOUR SUBMISSION IS SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL BE ATTENDING COMIX WORKSHOPS AS FOLLOWS:
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Time |
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Date
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Time |
| Wednesday 22nd July |
4.30–7.30pm |
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Wednesday 29th July |
4.30–7.30pm |
| Wednesday 5 Aug |
4.30–7.30pm |
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Wednesday 26th Aug |
4.30–7.30pm |
| Wednesday 2nd Sept |
4.30–7.30pm |
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Wednesday 16th Sept |
4.30–7.30pm |
| Wednesday 23rd Sept |
4.30–7.30pm |
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Wednesday 30th Sept |
4.30–7.30pm |
| Wednesday 7th Oct |
4.30–7.30pm |
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Wednesday 14th Oct |
4.30–7.30pm |
3rd to 4th October British International Comics Show (BICS).
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For more information about breaking into comics see our resources page.
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