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ENG3160 Graphic Novels
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

This unit introduces the history of the graphic novel and provides cultural and social contexts for the production of contemporary graphic novels in the USA, Europe and Japan. Students are given analytical strategies to critique the visual and literary narrative devices used in graphic novels. As part of their assessment, students analyse a graphic novel of their choice and produce examples of either a short script or story board.

 



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MAAAGJChildren's Literature Major
MIAAEXChildren's Literature Minor
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011