This openly available model course contains course information, learning outcomes, suggested weekly topics and projects, video resources, quizzes, and more. It may be cloned and adapted by any faculty member teaching this course.
This hands-on course will focus on the rich potential connections between comics that delve into a specific time and place, and the research underpinning those narratives. We will explore a variety of research based drawing and art-making techniques and consider the relationship between research and representationalism. Emphasis will be placed on individual stylistic exploration. We will explore key elements of elements of story: character and setting, through the lens of visual research and purposeful design. Course outcomes will include a project proposal including primary characters, settings, and additional items key to understanding visual narrative such as such infographics or maps. We will explore both the uses of primary source materials (observation, photographs, newspapers, collage elements) in nonfiction and fiction graphic novels, as well as partake in our own research to supplement either a graphic work in progress, or a proposal that will accompany our final thesis project.
3 Credits, 4 Hours
This openly available model course contains course information, learning outcomes, suggested weekly topics and projects, video resources, quizzes, and more. It may be cloned and adapted by any faculty member teaching this course.
In this hands-on course, students will explore the genre of biography and memoir as expressed through comics. Through readings, written responses, discussion, and hands-on assignments, we will examine the diversity, long-tradition, and power of life writing in the comic book medium.
This course is appropriate for all levels of familiarity with drawing and art making. Students will be encouraged to work in a variety of creative media – but individual project outcomes will be tailored to each student’s specific expertise and interest in the genre. Coursework will focus on learning the “language of comics”, ( panels, pages, timing, beats, etc.) with the goal of applying that language to create original sequential illustration projects such that combine words and images to tell personal narratives.
Through active, creative practice in the medium, we will examine the relationship between words and images in this exciting form of writing where both parts are meant to be read.
3 Credits, 4 Hours
This course is an introduction to the basic components and practices of pre-production, production and post production methodologies for content creation in commercial video and film. Students will learn the basics of all stages of production for content creation. The course will explore modes of communication such as commercials, public service announcements, fictive works, documentary and journalism. Students will analyze the fundamental principles of film and television communications with emphasis on examining the interaction of design and technology. Post-Production exercises with software such as Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects will be an integral part of the course.
These assignments demonstrate proficiency in pre-production and production of content for film and video.
This digital filmmaking class introduces the basic components and practices of pre-production and production for content creation in commercial video. Students script, storyboard, light, shoot, and edit short videos including interviews, commercials, narratives, and public service announcements in order to convey ideas to a target audience.
Design a poster supporting LGBTQIA+ students on campus!
The winner will be awarded a $250 prize and their poster will be showcased for the City Tech community around campus.
Design a poster with vibrant, engaging visuals and/or text that expresses support, community, welcoming, and solidarity with City Tech’s LGBTQIA+ community.
Visit the Project Site for submission guidelines!
The COMD Hub (IN DEVELOPMENT) provides support for faculty and staff, including teaching, admin, and program development resources.
Join The COMD Hub to receive essential communications from the Department Chair, CLTs, and the City Tech Administration.
Grace Gallery is located on the 11th floor of Namm at the New York City College of Technology – City Tech. The project site hosts a calendar of upcoming exhibitions, event listings, BFA Show submission forms, and more!
City Tech’s Ink Club is a place where illustrators and sequential artists can discuss and practice their craft in storytelling. On Openlab we’ll share links to helpful resources, general information, and post about events ad work we’re creating.
