The Graphic Novel and Memoir

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The course examines the art of the graphic novel in the twentieth and twenty-first century fiction. In terms of structure and organization, students will learn the basic characteristics of a graphic novel, that is the sequence of panels, their interaction on the page, and the interconnectedness between words and images. Because graphic novels convey meaning through both visual and verbal cues, students will spend time analyzing the ways in which illustrations and words synthesize meaning. In graphic memoirs, in particular, students will explore the art of storytelling, in other words, the artist’s choices when narrating a personal narrative. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3