Certificate in Creative Nonfiction Comics Making
Program Overview
San Francisco State University's Certificate in Creative Nonfiction Comics Making offers comprehensive training in crafting nonfiction comics for professional publication. Through in-depth analysis, hands-on creation, and real-world projects, the program empowers students to develop versatile techniques, navigate professional production, and utilize comics as a powerful tool for communicating narratives and ideas.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Certificate in Creative Nonfiction Comics Making program at San Francisco State University provides comprehensive training in crafting nonfiction comics for professional publication. The program emphasizes the growing recognition of comics as a powerful tool for presenting information, sharing ideas, and conveying important stories across various fields and disciplines.
Key Objectives:
- Develop a deep understanding of the techniques and practices of nonfiction comics creation.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of comics, focusing on the mechanics of construction and the author's choices.
- Master the art of communicating narratives and ideas through the comics form, employing diverse techniques.
- Gain expertise in all stages of comics production, from conception to finished work, including pitching, proposals, contract negotiation, and time management.
- Develop a personal method for comics creation, tailored to individual storytelling and research needs.
- Apply the comics form to real-world situations, fostering a sense of purpose and relevance.
- Build experience and confidence in producing publishable work, navigating all aspects of professional production.
Other:
The program is cohort-driven, meaning participants progress through the program as a group. It is structured around two intensives:
- Intensive 1: A deep dive into the practices and methods of nonfiction comics.
- Intensive 2: A production lab where the cohort collaborates with campus partners to create comics for publication.
