Overview
Description
Application of cognitive and psychological sciences to the comic medium. Theory and research on human perception of sequential art, application of social psychology to comic culture and superheroes, and the psychological applications of comic books.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed
- at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed
- Junior or Senior standing
PSY 101PSY 240
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSY 101; PSY 240.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Core
CO13, CO14
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify and explain the components of visual language.
- apply social psychological principles to people who consume the comic medium and who are a part of comic culture.
- explain, analyze and critique how diverse and marginalized groups are portrayed in the comic medium and how the medium can be used to benefit them.
- integrate and apply previous coursework to critically analyze aspects of the comic medium through writing assignments, class discussion, and a poster presentation. (CO13, CO14)
- create a research poster of project applying class concepts to the comic medium. (CO14)