Creative Writing for Illustration

3 units

What are the criteria for successful writing when the text is created and designed for visual storytelling? This course will explore the challenges of writing for illustrated stories in formats like comics, visual adaptation, picture books for young audiences, storyboards, and illustrated non-fiction. Students will compose both long-form and short-form works while also creating images in response to their writing. With final formats which can include works for the screen and the printed page, students will explore the role that creative writing plays in a broad range of illustrated narratives.