Cognitive Science 0235 - Visual Storytelling: Using sequential images for interactive media

This course explores visual narrative over sequences of images as used in time-based media, interactive media, and graphic novels. Students will become familiar with the disciplines that use sequential art, as well as the tools necessary for composition, panel design, and visual translation of written scripts. We will study time-based media in both linear and nonlinear modes, as well as composition and the visual arc of panels on physical pages and screens. Students will work through a professional workflow that includes initial concept, thumbnail development, visual milestones particular to the intended output, peer critique, revision, and successful completion.

Arts, Design, and Media Independent Work Recommended: Students are expected to be able to draw prior to entering this class. Students need to have access to a tablet for this course. Students can generally expect to spend 10 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.