ARH 3830:History of Comics, Cartoons and Animation

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ARH 2850
This lecture course will examine the historical development of comics, cartoons, and animation in global culture, tracing their evolution against the background of social, cultural, and technological changes from the 17th to the 21st centuries. Topics may include the subsequent emergence of various related art forms such as animated cartoons and graphic novels.