David Chisholm
Adjunct Faculty
College of Art and Design
Director of Jazz Ensembles
Currently Teaching
IDEA-251
Visual Storytelling for the Graphic Novel
3 Credits
This course is an intensive investigation into the graphic novel as a medium for artistic practice. Designed for students interested in the art of storytelling through graphic novels. Students will explore composing a story, developing a pace through layout and composition, learning the fundamental tools of sequential illustration and then unifying the entire structure with the intent of creating a graphic novel.
ILLS-344
Popular Genre Studies in Comics and Related Media
3 Credits
This course focuses on a popular genre in the comics medium. The history of the genre is explored as it developed in cartooning and comics, as well as in related media such as animation, film, games, prose, television, and toys. Genres may include Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Funny Animals, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Superhero, or Western. Check course schedule for the specific topic during any semester.