PSAM
1040

Reading Graphic Novels

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

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students
Reading Graphic Novels
Spring 2025
Taught By: Bill Kartalopoulos
Section: A

CRN: 1946

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)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Waitlist*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:38pm EST 11/21/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/22/2025 - 5/7/2025
Reading Graphic Novels
Fall 2024
Taught By: Bill Kartalopoulos
Section: A

CRN: 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)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2024 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2024 (Sunday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:38pm EST 11/21/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: Academic Entrance 63 Fifth Ave
Room: 312
Date Range: 8/28/2024 - 12/4/2024