| Description |
Mastering composition is the art of allocating resources (Decision marking) and conveying content and regulation the stimulation to the receiver. The understanding of visual information in composition is intuitive and involves subconscious analysis. Comics are inherently a multidimensional medium that accommodates a global perspective and a unique platform to learn visual storytelling.
- Paneling: guide the viewer’s eye, pace, space and evoke emotion.
- Character and set Design: Understand anatomy, perspective and social positioning.
- Worldbuilding: Foster imagination and immersive settings.
- An ambitious goal of the course is to nurture a comic culture from students.
Interdisciplinarity // Problem-based Learning
In the realm of comic storytelling, creators set questions and solve problems, with their own designed social transformation or invention. Critical thinking, design thinking can be developed by storytelling.
Project-based learning for training practical skills and collaboration: Equip students with the ability to communicate through visual composition. To convey comprehensible messages not only ensures efficiency and effectiveness but also forms a foundation for an inclusive society. Visual storytelling develops empathy and communication skills. By experimenting with comics, students not only refine their artistic abilities but also gain tools to connect with others, analyze systems, and tell impactful stories.
Intercultural collaboration: Through peer reviews, group discussions and projects, students will: cultivate a strong community of like-minded thinkers; engage in Constructive Dialogue, Articulate thoughts while providing and receiving insightful feedback.
Learning Objectives
- Learning Composition for Broader Awareness
Studying composition develops a greater awareness of the world. With the compositional balance and how it shapes both art (accumulating aesthetic and design skills ) and life (space and positioning)
On a micro-level, students explore the unique characteristics of individuals and elements; On a macro-level, they learn how these parts form interconnected systems, fostering a deeper understanding of relationships and patterns in their surroundings.
- Enhancing Visual Storytelling Skills
Through theoretical and practical exercises, students develop the ability to compel visual narratives.
Practical assignments enable students to create narratives that balance creativity in fields such as comics, advertising, or media.
- Achieve Personal Growth
The combination of theoretical and practical exercises boosts students' confidence for expressing themselves and embracing Risk-Taking.
Didactic Setting // The course is structured by 2 parts: Theory session and practices.
- Visual Playbook with interactive process: Provide guides or templates for storytelling and panel layouts.
- Co-Writing and multi group critique: Encouraging open discussions for peer feedback with different profession, responding to critique and collaborative improvement.
- Interactive Workshops: Hands-on sessions. Understand core principles of visual composition and storytelling.
- Outdoor movement laboratories to sense open space for inspiration.
- AI, 3D Scanning and AR in Hybrides Lab: adapt comic with digital tools to diverse composition.
- Excursion: Comic fair in Jena or Erfurt (TBC) - Experience diverse spatial possibilities and artistic styles.
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| Target Group |
The course is conducted as a „Students’ Bauhaus.Module” and open to all Bachelor and Master students of the faculties of Architecture and Urbanism, Art and Design, and Media. Before registering, please consult your academic advisor and clarify whether this course can be credited to your curriculum. If required, you can conclude a learning agreement (DE/EN) before the start of the course. |
