Converting a written story into a graphic form is the art of penciling. This course shows the use of tools, composition, story sequence, and page design prior to lettering and inking. The penciler’s work includes allowing space for balloons, captions, and sound effects. This course is for those who ink their own work and those who pencil for others to ink. The course DVD featuring Joe Kubert shows actual demonstrations of his penciling technique and clear explanations of his philosophy. This correspondence course was specifically designed by Joe Kubert to help and encourage students (of all ages and abilities) who have an interest in this form of art. It starts off with the basics and is part and parcel of what it takes to draw cartoons effectively. An accompanying DVD featuring Joe Kubert is included with the lesson book. Contained within this lesson book are five assignments that you can do from your home and send to us to be critiqued by our staff of professional cartoonists. We then mail (or email) your critiqued assignments back to you. These five critiqued assignments can be purchased separately through our . Recommended art supplies for this course can be purchased through The Kubert School Art (Additional shipping charges will apply to orders outside of the United States. Please contact seller directly at info@kubertschool.edu for more info).