CRWT 230 Graphic Storytelling

3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course

Graphic novels, comics, screenwriting, animation, video games, advertising-conveying a story in images is vital to many fields. It can also help writers and artists experiment with story structure and freshly consider character, setting, and plot. Through activities that combine writing and illustration, students will complete original works in one-panel, four-panel, and multi-page formats. They will also learn about the history of graphic storytelling, read and analyze contemporary works, and build a repertoire of approaches for writing fiction and nonfiction. The course does not require previous experience with illustration.

Prerequisites WRIT*102 or WRIT*102H

Priority enrollment for all Creative Writing majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.