For the first time ever, The Kubert School is launching an online studies program, allowing the general public to take art and writing courses tailored to the world of comic books.
The New Jersey-based institution has announced four classes taught by comics industry pros that prospective students can begin attending remotely starting on the evening of Wednesday, April 15. The Kubert School's new online classes include Narrative Art, taught by Tom Mandrake (The Spectre); Inking taught by Joe Prado (Superman); Script Writing for Comics, taught by Amy Chu (Red Sonja); and Basic Drawing, taught by Fernando Ruiz (Archie).
Each online course costs a "special introductory price" of $175. Classes meet once a week over the course of six weeks, beginning on April 15 and concluding on May 20. Those interested can visit The Kubert School's official website for additional details or registration. The advent of online classes comes as the world shifts towards distance learning, remote working and social distancing in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
"This is a wonderful opportunity to be able to help share the specialized curriculum taught at The Kubert School with people who are looking to break into the industry," said Kubert School president Anthony Marques. "The instructors involved are some of the best working professionals today and I am so proud to be involved with the launch of this new program."
A three-year technical school, The Kubert School was founded by acclaimed cartoonist Joe Kubert in 1976. In addition to Mandrake, Prado, Chu and Ruiz, the school's instructors include Andy Kubert, Lee Weeks, Kim DeMulder, Jan Duursema and Giovanni Valletta.