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Research Task: Visual Conventions for Time & Place

Brief Find examples of different visual conventions used to convey the and and/or place/space (i.e. frame-by-frame story telling, handling of perspective in art, use of speech bubbles, etc.) from different historical periods. Reflect on your research. What has it told you about the evolution of visual conventions and how time or place has been visually […]

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Research Task: The ‘Gag’ Cartoon

Take some time to search online for these ‘gag’ cartoonists: Gary Larson Virgil Partch James Thurber B Kliban Roz Chast Make a note of any of these cartoonists you find interesting. Choose a specific cartoon by one of the cartoonists you find funny or like the style of. Discuss what it is you enjoy about […]