Interdisciplinary Arts 0126 - Staging Graphic Novels/Comic B

This directing class investigates the visual sequential art of graphic novels and comic books as inspiration for making theatre. Through dissecting the vocabulary of a two dimensional form, we examine perspective and perception to expand the possibilities of using time and space in live performance. By critical analysis of the content and form of stories in this genre, we will discuss and initiate character creation, world building, and how they link to constructing forms of live narrative. The class will stage comic books together, and will also include individual projects for a final showcase.

Arts, Design, and Media Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research, and rehearsal.