Fundamentals of Illustrated Journalism and Memoir

Course Description

Introduces the fundamentals of telling true stories in words and pictures, from single images to multi-panel strips. Students will become acquainted with the tools and terminology of the field. Quick bootcamp-style exercises will build an immersive environment to quickly and comfortably acclimate.

Course Length - Online 9 weeks

Learner Outcomes

• Key concepts and terminology of cartooning, comics, and illustrated storytelling
• The ethics and responsibilities of practicing journalism
• Approaches to engaging and perceptive autobiography
• The symbolic language of cartooning
• Introduction to visual narrative structure and character design, the building blocks of storytelling
• The essence of layout and page and panel design, unlocking rhythm and timing in visual storytelling
• Basics of lettering and text design
• Learn the value of “show, don’t tell”
• Overview of the tools of the trade, both digital and analog