| Description (ECIAD) | Have a story to tell? Dive into the world of
narrative and illustrative storytelling with
Characters + Graphic Novel! Focusing on the
fundamentals of graphic novel and character
design, students will learn how to take their
ideas from conceptualization and brainstorming to
fully realized graphic stories with a
well-developed script and cover art. Merging
creative writing with visual storytelling, the
course explores story structure, plot development
and dialogue, and how narrative is created through
complex, relatable character design and believable
worlds. Through both independent and group
activities, students will participate in group
discussion and critique, peer feedback, and
practice pitching their stories for graphic
novelists, building confidence in presenting their
work to others. Whether you're interested in
traditional, digital or self-publishing platforms,
or learning the numerous illustrative styles found
in graphic novels, this course will support you in
your visual storytelling pursuits! |
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