Academic Catalog 2016–2017

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VIS731 History of Visual Storytelling

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course is a survey of the history of visual narrative. It reviews the diverse media that visual narration encompasses. Approaches to telling a story with words and images will be explored in relation to both local and international contexts. The evolution of visual narrative in a range of context will be examined and analyzed. The material for this course will be covered through lectures, discussions, research and screenings.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize various key historical and cultural contexts of visual narration
  • Analyze different approaches in storytelling
  • Evaluate emerging practices and technologies within the field