Graphic Novel: History & Craft (GRA-0135)

Spring 2025 · GRA 0135 · Tufts University · 4 credits · Undergraduate

Examine graphic novels in light of the cultural impact of the form--from seminal texts like Art Spiegelman’s ‘Maus’ through a range of mainstream and contemporary independent examples of graphic texts, including manga and webcomics. Investigate graphic memoir forms, such as Alison Bechdel’s ‘Fun Home’, and journalistic examples, like Joe Sacco’s ‘Palestine.’ Look at abstract comics, and, in the case of Ta-Nehisi Coates's ‘Black Panther,’ the influence of comics on cinematic culture. Assignments will be based in writing and/or studio art. Assignments include weekly prompts, in-class critical discussions of readings, completion of two multi-panel comics, and short presentation. Intermediate level.

Course codes: GRA-0135, GRA 0135, GRA0135, GRA-135, GRA 135, GRA135, ILVS-0135, ILVS 0135, ILVS0135, ILVS-135, ILVS 135, ILVS135

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