Hey folks. Now that it is summer I am sure you are missing our melodious voices. We may get a few little quickies in now and again.
I wanted to let everyone know that some of the podcasters here are taking part in an art auction to raise money for the horrendous disaster that is now the BP Oil spill. This is something that everyone needs to do something about. Here at Seqalab some of us were able to get some work in by the deadline. I hope this is only one of many auctions by them to raise money for this disaster. The money is going to Colbert Nation Gulf of America Fund.
You can read more about the auction, times, and how the money will be used here.
Please keep in mind that this auction starts Monday July 5th and runs through Friday July 9th. Each day there will be different artists and different art up for sale. Please buy something to help the cause! I am putting everyone on blast.
One year ago today we lost an important member of SEQALAB, its founder: Prof. Jeremy Wade Mullins. Jeremy was a talented and funny cartoonist, a great teacher, and an excellent friend.
Everyone here at the SCAD sequential art department that worked with Jeremy appreciated him and his dedication to the program. There is not a day that goes by in Norris Hall that his name doesn’t come up. Not because of sadness, but because his efforts are still effecting our students and faculty. We’re talking about what he taught us.
Jeremy’s parents have establish the Jeremy W. Mullins Memorial Scholarship at SCAD. The first awards were awarded just over a week ago. Graduate students Kori ZIck and Melanie Florencio were given the opportunity to travel to a national conference–something that Jeremy placed a great deal of importance on. The department is grateful to his parents for this honor.
Today we acknowledge the anniversary of his passing, but we miss him and think of him every day.
This past weekend was the annual Heroes Convention in Charlotte, NC . This was my fourth year visiting the convention and I must say that is was definitely the best one so far. There were more artists and a few more large names in attendance than before in previous years.
For the past four years SCAD has been taking part in the Convention by giving workshops to all the convention goers. The Professors of the Sequential Art department from both the Atlanta campus and the Savannah campus were in attendance to give talks on specific aspects of comics, storytelling, storyboarding, toy design, and various other topics.
Heroes Con gets better year after year and the professors all enjoy taking part in the convention as a way to promote the school, the students, and their work, as well as finding artists who would like to come for our yearly comics art forums.
This year Professors Anthony Fisher, David Allan Duncan, John Lowe, June Brigman, Roy Brigman, John Larison, as well as a recent grad student alumn Pat Bollin were there to give their specifics workshops. The workshops went over very well as always. Tom Lyle was missed by all, but he was being updated with a new 2010 eyeball that works. He will be back in full force next year! Professor Michael Jantze was supposed to go, but had to bow out due to last minute freelance. Several people came up and asked about him.The SCAD booth was constantly busy with questions from show goers as well as comic artists about the classes, how to apply, as well as stopping by to admire the students who were drawing, inking, and sculpting while answering questions about the school.
I would like to say congratulations to Noelle Giffin, Jen Keith, and Amber Gant! Our Seqa PJ’s will be missed.
Noelle Giffin
Jen Keith
Amber Gant
Jen And Noelle
Congratulations to all the sequential graduates of 2010. Go out and make us proud, but keep in touch! We need our PJ’s and all other sequential grads to go out, get awesome jobs, and be amazing.
Hey out there internet land, it’s the season finale of SEQALab! Today we’re going to be talking about character design and creation. We’ve got some great tips for beginners and veterans, so strap in and have a listen. We would also like to bid a fond farewell to our SEQALab ladies who are graduating this year. We’ll miss you, girls!
Hey out there, SEQA Homies. Today we’re paying tribute to the women of comics, both in print and on the web. So sit back and enjoy the Grad level season finale of SEQALab!
This is our last week of the 09-10 school year! We’re all very drained, bleeding comics out of our eye sockets and fingertips. The SCAD Grad Thesis Show is this Thursday for two days only. Make sure to stop by!
Thurs, May 27
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fri, May 28
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hey hey hey SEQA homies! Today on SEQALab, we’ve got EVEN MORE must reads! More than you can shake a crow quill at (and more than we can actually list!). So take notes, because we’ve got your summer reading covered. Power to the Pod!
Today on SEQALab, we pay tribute to one of the greatest artists of our time: Frank Frazetta. Join us as we celebrate his art, his life, and his influence which remains rock solid to this day. Peace out, Frank, you will be missed.
Hey y’all. Today on SEQALab, we’ve got a great interview with the creators of EnterVOID! EnterVOID is a comic battle website that’s great fun for artists of any level. Have a listen, check out the site, and keep on truckin’.
Hey shawty! Today on SEQALab, we’re doing an all must-reads show! We’re going to go over some of our favorites and share some comics that you should definitely check out. Here’s some links so you can have a look while you listen! Also, welcome our newest PJ, Kate!
Lectures | Professor Ray Goto is set to speak at the Student Center as part of the Last Lecture series. Here’s the description below:
Last Lecture With Ray Goto
Tuesday, May 11, 2 p.m.
Student Center, 120 Montgomery St.
Ever wonder what wisdom and insights faculty members would impart to you if this was their last chance? Ray Goto, professor of sequential art, will answer the following question: “If this was the last lecture I could ever give to students, what would I say?” Sponsored by residence life and housing.
Webcomics | SCAD-ATL professor Chris Schwiezer’s Crogan story that was in Oni Press’s Free Comic Book Day Comic is available online! [Curious Old Library]
Interviews | Rebecca Isaacs talks about her new book DV8, which came out last week! [Comics Alliance]
Interviews | New one with Jarrett Williams! He name drops a lot of wrestling stuff. [Avoid the Future]
Hey there, SEQA homies! Today it’s a LADIES ONLY SHOW! Our SEQA girls are going to discuss the ever-so-complex topic of Style in comics. What is a style? Where does it come from? How does it develop? All that and more on today’s very sassy Podcast!
Hey everyone! Today on SEQALab: FREE YOUR MIND! We’re having a deep discussion about inspirational material outside of sequential art. Movies, books and other sources that will get your comic juices flowing and expand your horizons! And oopsie, our podcasts got out of order. Our bad! Podcast #138 will be on Friday, May 7th.
Hey SEQA home slices! Today we’re going to talk about a very important topic: How to give and receive critiques. What kind of things to say, what not to say, and when to say nothing at all. It’s a full hour of super fun and super informative stuff!
About SEQALAB – The definitive podcast for comic creators and enthusiasts
The SEQALAB podcast is a production of the students, faculty, and alumni of the sequential art department at the Savannah College of Art and Design. This twice-weekly podcast is for comics enthusiasts and hopeful creators who want to learn about comics and their production, gain industry insights, and celebrate the significance of the medium. Through education, practice, and expert instruction it is the goal of SEQALAB to aid listeners in becoming successful self-publishers or industry freelancers.
