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MINI COMICS EXPO

Mini Comics Expo is an annual comics and zine fest run by and featuring the SEQA 360: Mini Comics classFall 2024 Mini Comics Expo Date: Saturday, November 9 10am - 4pm at Adler HallGuest Artist: Chris SchweizerGuest Artist Workshops: Thursday, November 7 @ 4:00 pm at O-house Ballroom and ZoomFriday, November 8 @ 2:00 pm at River House Ballroom and ZoomAPPLICATIONS OPEN FROM 9/22 - 10/20
Applications must be in by 11:59 pm October 20thEXHIBITOR RULES
1. Fan art should be limited2. You must have at least one comic! Other merch (buttons, pins, stickers, etc.) is fair game as well3. There is not room for giant banners, floor stands, or grid cubes. You cannot go higher than your seated self, and cannot block exhibitors around you4. This is an all-ages show, there will be children and families present, so please be mindful of the content you have on your table, and make sure mature content doesn't fall into inappropriate hands5. All student exhibitors must attend at least one lecture/presentation from the visiting artist (dates above) and should participate in promoting the event through social media and/or hanging posters6. Exhibitors are responsible for making sure their space is returned to normal at the end of the event7. Must be a SEQA major, SEQA minor, or SEQA alum to apply8. An application does not guarantee a table9. Table space is limited, so priority will go to graduate students and seniors

• Application Link (closed)

ALUMNI MENTOR

The alumni mentor program brings in one visiting SCAD SEQA alumni every quarter to give a presentation or workshop on their career, and to conduct portfolio reviewsSPRING 2025 ALUMNI MENTOR: JARETT WILLIAMSJarrett Williams InstagramUndergrad Portfolio Reviews: Monday May 12th in Adler HallGrad Portfolio Reviews: Tuesday May 13th in Adler HallAlumni Mentor Open Office Hours: Wednesday May 14th at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Adler 205Alumni Mentor Workshop: Wednesday May 14th at 2:00 pm at River Penthouse

COMICS ART FORUM

Comics Art Forum is an annual event where working professional artists come to SCAD to give workshops, do classroom visits, and perform portfolio reviewsWinter 2025 Comics Art Forum GuestsWendy Xu: Award-winning comic artist and creator of Infinity Particle, Tidesong, and co-creator of MooncakesJoey Weiser: Eisner Award-nominated author of Dragon Racer, Ghost Hog, and the Mermin graphic novel seriesSeth Redd: Lead concept artist at Virtuoso Neomedia and creator of Love Sickubus on WEBTOONLyndsay Simpson: Storyboard artist who has worked on Mulligan, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and HouseBrokenCam Marshall: Eisner-nominated indie cartoonist and creator of the webcomic MatchmakerKimberly Wang: Background designer for Titmouse in TV animation, creator of the sci-fi graphic novel Of Thunder and Lightning, and co-organizer of the yuri anthology Glimm'r MagazineWinter 2025 Comics Art Forum ScheuleApplication Deadline: January 17 by 11:59 pmWorkshop: February 14Portfolio Reviews: February 15PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Portfolios must be PDF format2. Include 6-12 art pieces3. Must have a cover page that contains:
..........First and Last Name
..........Year at SCAD
..........Email Address
..........Primary Career Goals4. Please make sure your name is on your portfolio and use the naming convention:
LastName _ FirstName _ Major _ Year.PDFPortfolio Review Guidelines
1. Arrive 10 minutes before your review2. Check in with the Grad Handler at your assigned room3. Bring your portfolio with you, either printed physically or on a tablet/laptop
..........Tablets/laptops should be fully charged and notifications turned off
..........Portfolios should be downloaded as a PDF and already opened as you go into your review
..........Do NOT use your phone to share your portfolio. If you don't have a large-screen device like a tablet or a laptop, print your portfolio physically4. Dress appropriately5. Take notes6. Have questions prepared.GRAD VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONIf you are a SEQA grad student and would like to volunteer for the event (tasks include monitoring review rooms, making coffee runs, monitoring Zoom chats, setting up tables/chairs, etc.) please fill out the following form

• Application Link (closed)
• Grad volunteer form (closed)

EDITORS DAY

Editors Day is an annual networking event where editors from a variety of publishing companies will come to SCAD either in-person or virtually to give workshops, visit classrooms, and review portfolios and pitchesSPRING 2025 EDITORS DAY MAY 1-3Spring 2025 In-Person EditorsMarquis Draper - DC Comics
Bryce Gold - DSTLRY
Allyson Gronowitz - Oni Press
Patrick Thorpe - Dark Horse
Heather Antos - IDW
Alex Lu - Random House Graphic
Carina Taylor - Scholastic GRAPHIX
Sean Trulien - Lerner Graphic Universe
Tess Banta - 23rd St. ComicsSpring 2025 Editors Day ScheulePanel Discussion: Saturday, May 3 @ 6:00 pm in Arnold HallPortfolio Reviews: Friday and Saturday May 2-3 at the SCAD MuseumSpring 2025 Virtual Editors DayWEBTOON and TAPAS will be doing virtual-only reviews on May 9th and May 16thWEBTOON submission link: CLOSEDTAPAS submission link: DUE 11:59 PM SAT MAY 3

• Review Schedule - Friday
• Review Schedule - Saturday
• TAPAS Application Link
• Editors Day 2025 Prep Workshop
• editors day 2025 prep pdf
• application link (closed)

Application Requirements:1. Must be a SEQA Major, SEQA Minor, SEQA SCADNow, SEQA Grad, or SEQA Alum to apply2. All applications must be submitted as a multi-page PDF3. All submissions must have a title page that includes:
..........Your Name
..........Year at SCAD
..........Virtual or In-Person
..........Website, Social Media, Email
.........."About You" Paragraph4. Follow this naming convention:
FirstnameLastname_Company_Pitch/Portfolio.pdfEXAMPLE: SarahDavidson_RandomHouse_Pitch.pdf
SarahDavidson_DCComics_Portfolio.pdf5. Must be 10MB or smallerPortfolio Submission Guidelines
1. Portfolio PDFs must include:
..........Cover Page
..........5-12 Images
..........Thank You Page2. Images should be primarily sequential comic pages. 1-2 illustrations/pinups is fine3. Completed work only, no WIPs4. Must be 10MB or smaller5. Pages should all be the same sizePitch Submission Guidelines
1. Pitch PDFs must include:
..........Cover Page
..........Story Demographics
..........Story Synopsis/Breakdown
..........5-10 Sample Pages
..........Character Bios
..........Thank You Page2. Sample pages must be FINISHED PAGES. If you intend the series to be in color, these pages need to be colored. If you intend the series to be lettered, these pages need to be lettered3. Must be 10MB or smaller4. Must not exceed 25 pages in totalPortfolio Review Guidelines
1. Arrive 10 minutes before your review2. Check in with the Grad Handler at your assigned room3. Bring your pitch/portfolio with you, either printed physically or on a tablet/laptop
..........Tablets/laptops should be fully charged and notifications turned off
..........Portfolios should be downloaded as a PDF and already opened as you go into your review
..........Do NOT use your phone to share your portfolio. If you don't have a large-screen device like a tablet or a laptop, print your portfolio physically4. Dress professionally5. Take notes6. Have questions prepared.GRAD VOLUNTEERSIf you are a SEQA grad student and would like to volunteer for the event (tasks include monitoring review rooms, making coffee runs, monitoring Zoom chats, setting up tables/chairs, etc.) please contact Professor Hunter Clark

SWAP MEET

The SEQA Swap Meet is an annual department-wide garage sale/flea market/zine fest. If you have art supplies, clothes, books, comics, toys, furniture, whatever that you need to sell before you move out, bring it on by!Spring 2025 Swap Meet: Friday, May 16th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm in Adler HallApplication deadline Thursday, May 15th. Sign up with Professor Goto in Adler Hall

DIRECTORY

• Dept. Chair Dove McHargue
• Assoc. chair hunter clark
• dept. assistant trisha albano
• Robert Atkins
• Mike Becker
• Kevin burkhalter
• robert castillo
• dani chuatico
• rashad doucet
• david allan duncan
• anthony j. fisher
• ray goto
• jonathan gray
• jeeyon kim
• john larison
• meredith laxton
• john lowe
• gloria mcandrew
• brian ralph
• kate sherron
• ally shwed
• nicky soh

DEPARTMENT CALENDAR

SCROLL COMICS JAM

The Scroll Comics Jam is a collaborative challenge where writers, artists, colorists, letterers, and editors work together to create a vertical scroll webcomic2025 SCROLL COMICS JAM INFOStudents and Alumni can join WEBTOON, SCAD Scroll Club, and Level Ground Comics team members, to learn about creating Scroll Comics, with tips to engage WEBTOON Readers!About the Jam
After the Kickoff Event, teams will have 3 ½ weeks to create a single comic episode (20-80 panels). During this time, SCAD Scroll will be providing webcomic workshops as well as welcoming WEBTOON guest speakers to help students learn more about the scroll comics world. Once submissions are turned in, SCAD will host a Scroll Comics Jam Final Event were Level Ground members will read the submissions live (YAY). Following the Final Event, Level Ground Comics will put all submissions into a collective anthology on WEBTOON for anyone to read.How to Participate in the Jam
- Use the interest form to register to participate in the Jam.
- The theme of your comics will be announced during the Kickoff Event!
- You may register as an individual or as a team. Teams may include 2-5 members.
- Participants must register before Sept 22th at 11:59PM EST.
- Comic submissions will be due October 23th, by 11:59PM EST.
- WEBTOON team members will return on October 25th, for a live celebration of your Jam Comics!If you have questions about the Scroll Comics Jam, please reach out to the Scroll Comics Club Discord and ask in the corresponding channel.Kickoff Event (virtually only): Sept. 20 @ 2:00 pmZoom Link: Click Here to JoinInterest Form (due Sept. 22 by 11:59 pm): Click Here to Fill OutScroll Comics Jam entries will be due Oct. 23 @ 11:59 pmFinal showcase event will be Oct. 25 @ 3:00 pm in Adler Hall (room TBD)

CLUBS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Sequential Art Society
_{Club for SCAD storytellers of all types! Meetings every Sunday from 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST simultaneously in Haymans 118 and on Zoom!
Website}
.Storyboard Club
_{SCAD's Official Storyboarding Club! Meetings every Sunday at 1:30 pm EST via Twitch!
Website}
.Scroll Comics Club
_{A club educating and providing a space for all webcomic creators and lovers! Meetings every Saturday from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Adler 230!
Website}

GRAD-GUIDED GAMBIT

TWO GRADS. NINE CREW MEMBERS. ELEVEN COMIC CREATORS TEAMING UP FOR THE ULTIMATE CAPER.Final Showcase of Grad-Guided Gambit projects will be Saturday, May 17 at 2:00 pm in Adler Room 212. Support your fellow students and see the cool stuff they completed during their mentorship!The Grad-Guided Gambit is a long-term mentorship spanning the 2024-2025 school year. Selected juniors and seniors will be paired with a grad student who will coach them through a project of their choosing. Ideally, projects that students submit to this gambit will be created in addition to their standard classwork and geared toward professional development.The goal of this collaboration is to get students thinking about their careers outside of class and help them launch larger projects that don’t fit within the scope of a class assignment. Any junior or senior SEQA major is welcome to apply!The two grads for this year are Sarah Davidson and Gwen Moore:Sarah is a final-year grad student, former peer tutor, and comics instructor. Her specialties include:
YA/MG Graphic Novels
Webcomics
Clip Studio PaintGwen is a second-year grad student and executive editor at Level Ground Comics. Their specialties include:
Self Publishing / Crowdfunding
Traditional techniques (inking, watercolor, etc)
Mini Comics

SEQA ULTIMATE BOSS BATTLE

DO COOL THINGS, GET COOL PRIZES! LEVEL UP YOUR SEQUENTIAL ART SKILLS AND EARN STAMPS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES, SWAG, AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP BELT!2024-2025 Boss Battle Details: The overall goal is that each task within the annual challenge can provide and boost community while also helping to guide students with opportunities for growth and discovery within their work. The aim is to better not only your work, but how you can best approach, share, and create awareness of you as a professional.REQUIREMENTS: (To Participate)
- You must be a current SEQA Major Senior or Graduate Student
- You must be graduating within this current Academic Year (2024-2025)Log your event participation, club attendance, volunteer hours, certifications, and more at the following link to earn points and compete to win!

• Log Your Points

GRADUATION HOOTENANNY

The Sequential Art Department's annual celebration of the students that graduate every academic year! Enjoy snacks, sign yearbooks, and get SEQA swag! Parents are welcome to attendWHEN: Thursday, May 29th at 7:00 pmWHERE: Adler Hall SEQA RowWHO: If you are an Undergraduate or Graduate student who graduated between Fall 2024 - Summer 2025, you can attend the HootenannySELF-PORTRAITThe Sequential Art department is making a little yearbook for our 2025 graduating students! We need a self-portrait from everyone.SELF PORTRAIT TEMPLATE LINKSTYLE: Self-portrait from the shoulders up, yearbook style. Keep the background blank (white). Art can be full-color, black-and-white, or grayscale.FILE FORMAT: Flattened JPG, 1000 x 1400, 300 dpi.FILE NAME: Your name should be your name AS YOU WANT IT TO APPEAR. That's it, nothing else.
Example: "David Duncan.jpg"SUBMIT PORTRAIT TO DROPBOX LINKDEADLINE: Sunday, MAY 11th, 11:00pm ET- - - - - - - -SHOWCASE ARTThe Sequential Art department wants to showcase the work that you are most proud of! Please submit up to five (5) JPG files formatted for classroom television display. Think Powerpoint. Multiple images in one slide is ok. Consider including your name and social media on the slides. These will be on rotation in our Adler classrooms during the HOOTENANNY.FILE FORMAT: Flattened JPG slides, NO PDFs, NO PPTs -- they won't be included.FILE NAME: Showcase-Yourname-Slide#.jpg
Example: "Showcase-Duncan-3.jpg"LINK TO SUBMIT JPG SLIDES TO DROPBOXDeadline: Monday, May 26th, 11:00pm ET