Abstract

At its core a comic book is a narrative told using a sequence of images or a sequential art narrative. There are a number of conventions, established early in the history of comics, which make the comic panel format a powerful tool for visual communication.

My thesis project examines these conventions and attempt to distinguish which ones are results of the unique nature of sequential art and which began as a byproduct of technological limitations. By doing so my goal is to take advantage of current technology by creating a new comic book format that integrates digital media while celebrating the comic book as a sequential art narrative.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Comic books, strips, etc.--Themes, motives; Comic books, strips, etc.--Technique; Comic books, strips, etc.--Interactive multimedia--Design

Publication Date

5-15-2015

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Visual Communication Design (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

School of Design (CIAS)

Advisor

Chris Jackson

Advisor/Committee Member

Marla Schweppe

Advisor/Committee Member

Shaun Foster

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at NC1340 .M43 2015

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

VISCOM-MFA

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