MAD3123

Course Descriptions

This course seeks to focus the attention of students on the aesthetics of storytelling by emphasizing practical skills training and an investigation into the language of comic storytelling. By introducing theories of leading scholars and artists, and by examining recent developments in the local independent art movement, students will develop a critical framework enabling them to approach and understand comics with a new point-of-view. This understanding will further enable them to examine and enjoy both local and international works within specific socio-cultural contexts. Furthermore, students will come to an understanding of how abstract concepts and unrelated ideas can be transformed into cohesive messages before being delivered – creatively – to readers. They will consequently be required to research various drawing styles based on accepted storytelling methods. Students will also be exposed to practical training in the processes involved in creating the finished product from idea-germination stage. They will be encouraged to experiment with different styles before finding their own, unique, way of presentation in order to pursue a career in graphic storytelling.

Prerequisite

MAD3053 Colour Concepts, Theory and Planning

Workload

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Modules

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