This module will introduce students to the history of comics and encourage them to foster an understanding of comics texts through critical analysis and creative work; and to introduce the skills required to undertake an undergraduate degree of which comics is a component.
The module combines a critical history of the comics medium with practical exercises and assignments. For the creative element, students may concentrate on a particular aspect of comics e.g. writing or art, and there will be an opportunity for collaboration. The indicative module content is as follows: