COMIX-4300-1: Advanced Comics Craft: SFF, Horror, Romance, and More: Genre Storytelling for Comics
Spring 2026
- Subject: Comics
- Type: Workshop
- Delivery Mode: In-Person
- Level: Undergraduate
- Course Dates: January 20, 2026 — May 11, 2026
- Meetings: Thu 3:30-06:00PM, Main Bldg - W2
- Instructor: Mel Gillman
- Units: 3.0
- Enrolled: 10/16
Mel Gillman
Chair, Graduate Comics Program
Chair, Comics Program
Assistant Professor, Comics Program
Description:
This class will offer a deep dive into storytelling for genre fiction comics! Want to befuddle your reader with your newest mystery, or terrorize your reader with your latest horror comic? Craving the secrets of crafting the perfect slow-burn romance, or sending your readers over the moon with your dream space opera? This class will teach you the advanced storytelling strategies used by professional authors in a wide range of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, adventure, mystery, and more — helping your comics get scarier, hornier, and all-around more thrilling!
Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites:
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