PSAM
1040

Reading Graphic Novels

Parsons School of Design: School of Art, Media, and Tech

Reading Graphic Novels
Fall 2025
Taught By: Austin English
Section: A

Course Reference Number: 3153

Credits: 3

The focus of this seminar course will be on close-reading of a select group of graphic novels, looking at the plot, formal quality, cultural and aesthetic contexts, and the history embedded in each work. The graphic novels will be chosen for their historical significance, thematic richness, and formal innovation, and complemented by secondary sources and criticism. There will also be a small group of discussions with the authors discussed in attendance.

Open to: All university undergraduate degree students. Some seats reserved for Illustration majors and Comics and Graphic Narrative minors.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Art, Media, and Tech (AMT)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Max Enrollment: 18

Reading Graphic Novels
Fall 2024
Taught By: Bill Kartalopoulos
Section: A

Course Reference Number: 3153

Credits: 3

The focus of this seminar course will be on close-reading of a select group of graphic novels, looking at the plot, formal quality, cultural and aesthetic contexts, and the history embedded in each work. The graphic novels will be chosen for their historical significance, thematic richness, and formal innovation, and complemented by secondary sources and criticism. There will also be a small group of discussions with the authors discussed in attendance.

Open to: All university undergraduate degree students. Some seats reserved for Illustration majors and Comics and Graphic Narrative minors.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Art, Media, and Tech (AMT)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Max Enrollment: 18

Reading Graphic Novels
Fall 2023
Taught By: Bill Kartalopoulos
Section: A

Course Reference Number: 3153

Credits: 3

The focus of this seminar course will be on close-reading of a select group of graphic novels, looking at the plot, formal quality, cultural and aesthetic contexts, and the history embedded in each work. The graphic novels will be chosen for their historical significance, thematic richness, and formal innovation, and complemented by secondary sources and criticism. There will also be a small group of discussions with the authors discussed in attendance.

Open to: All university undergraduate degree students. Some seats reserved for Illustration majors and Comics and Graphic Narrative minors.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Art, Media, and Tech (AMT)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Max Enrollment: 18

Reading Graphic Novels
Fall 2022
Taught By: Bill Kartalopoulos
Section: A

Course Reference Number: 3153

Credits: 3

The focus of this seminar course will be on close-reading of a select group of graphic novels, looking at the plot, formal quality, cultural and aesthetic contexts, and the history embedded in each work. The graphic novels will be chosen for their historical significance, thematic richness, and formal innovation, and complemented by secondary sources and criticism. There will also be a small group of discussions with the authors discussed in attendance.

Open to: All university undergraduate degree students. Some seats reserved for Illustration majors and Comics and Graphic Narrative minors.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: Art, Media & Technology (PSAM)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Max Enrollment: 18

Reading Graphic Novels
Fall 2021
Taught By: Bill Kartalopoulos
Section: A

Course Reference Number: 3153

Credits: 3

The focus of this seminar course will be on close-reading of a select group of graphic novels, looking at the plot, formal quality, cultural and aesthetic contexts, and the history embedded in each work. The graphic novels will be chosen for their historical significance, thematic richness, and formal innovation, and complemented by secondary sources and criticism. There will also be a small group of discussions with the authors discussed in attendance.

Open to: All university undergraduate degree students. Some seats reserved for Illustration majors and Comics and Graphic Narrative minors.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: Art, Media & Technology (PSAM)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Max Enrollment: 18

Reading Graphic Novels
Fall 2020
Taught By: Bill Kartalopoulos
Section: A

Course Reference Number: 3153

Credits: 3

The focus of this seminar course will be on close-reading of a select group of graphic novels, looking at the plot, formal quality, cultural and aesthetic contexts, and the history embedded in each work. The graphic novels will be chosen for their historical significance, thematic richness, and formal innovation, and complemented by secondary sources and criticism. There will also be a small group of discussions with the authors discussed in attendance.

Open to: All university undergraduate degree students. Some seats reserved for Illustration majors and Comics and Graphic Narrative minors.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: Art, Media & Technology (PSAM)

Campus: Online - Inactive (DL)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Max Enrollment: 18

Reading Graphic Novels
Fall 2019
Taught By: Austin English
Section: A

Course Reference Number: 3153

Credits: 3

The focus of this seminar course will be on close-reading of a select group of graphic novels, looking at the plot, formal quality, cultural and aesthetic contexts, and the history embedded in each work. The graphic novels will be chosen for their historical significance, thematic richness, and formal innovation, and complemented by secondary sources and criticism. There will also be a small group of discussions with the authors discussed in attendance.

Open to: All university undergraduate degree students. Some seats reserved for Illustration majors and Comics and Graphic Narrative minors.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: Art, Media & Technology (PSAM)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Max Enrollment: 18