Case Study: The Graphic Novel Summer School 2024

Last updated 1 October 2026

Unleash your imagination and master new methods of self-expression via visual storytelling. Led by Andrzej Klimowski, Miguel Angel Valdivia and Ravista Mehra, RCA Alumna, Graphic Designer - the Graphic Novel: Visual Storytelling offers a fresh approach to the subject of storytelling and illustration.

The work below was created by our 2025 participants and are demonstrations of the outcomes of the course.

Selected participants work

Grete Drummond, Graphic Novel participant July 2024

Jenni Spangler - Graphic Novel participant July 2024

Anita Bernacka - Graphic Novel participant July 2024

Cherry Yeung Storyboard - Graphic Novel participant July 2024

Cherry Yeung - Graphic Novel participant July 2024

Shumin Ong - Graphic Novel participant July 2024

Laura Vinas - Graphic Novel participant July 2024

Laura van Weegen - Graphic Novel participant July 2024

Tiffany Liu - Graphic Novel participant July 2024

Ozge Karatas - Graphic Novel participant July 2024

Yi Zhen Leong, Editorial Design summer school 2024

Mia Jasmine Rhodes - Graphic Novel participant July 2024

“An inspiring and quick-paced course during which pressure to consistently work on one's story is balanced with support, encouragement and wholehearted engagement shared by the course leaders and participants. It was a unique opportunity to partake in different trajectories of participants' stories and experience a variety of drawing styles, themes and approaches. A friendly litmus test for one's ideas.”
Anita Bernacka Graphic Novel participant July 2024

“Great way to network with people from different backgrounds and countries. Excellent chance to get drawing in a supportive environment where you are given constructive feedback and encouragement by the course leaders and your peers. Good insight into developing your skills as an artist and storyteller for industry professionals.”
Olivia Rissik Graphic Novel participant July 2024

“The programme was professionally lead with numerous resources and very accomplished tutors who provide excellent advice and really shape the course of your work until the very end even with aspects such as titles, never neglecting the smaller details.”
Mia Jasmine Rhodes Graphic Novel participant July 2024

Course Leader

Andrzej has taught and exhibited around the world. He has an international reputation as a poster and book-jacket designer, as well as a graphic novelist and illustrator.

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Short Course Tutor

Miguel Angel Valdivia is an Italian visual artist currently living in Naples. He graduated from the Royal College of Art in the Visual Communication department in 2013, where he also taught as a visiting lecturer for three years. He recently published his first graphic novel, "Il divino inciampare”, in Italy. He is currently writing the storyboard for his second book.

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