GD 3120 - Visual Sequencing

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

In this junior-level course, students will advance their understanding of sequential art concepts and design principles as they research and explore innovative solutions to more complex multi-page visual communication problems. Weekly topics will include conceptual development, storytelling techniques, advanced grid systems, image sequencing, typographic hierarchy, and text/image integration. Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to develop, design, and produce a fully formed digital/print publication that explores a unique narrative concept.

Prerequisites: GD 2100 - Layout Design, GD 2210 - Vector Illustration and GD 2220 - Raster Image Processing

Course Learning Outcomes:

Apply sequential art research and design skills to an effective narrative.
Create a conceptually-driven, narrative-based “think piece” (experimental book).
Utilize grid systems, sequencing, typographic hierarchy, and text/image integration.

GD3120 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Making + Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop - ISBN: 9781592531257

The Cheese Monkeys - ISBN: 9780061452482

Understanding Comics - ISBN: 9780060976255

Required Course Materials:
Note: Students will be required to produce and document a physical version of their final book project. This can be done through a third-party vendor (Blurb, Yellow Dog, Kinkos, etc.), RMCAD printing resources, or produced by hand.