Acclaimed American Comics artist and writer, Ha pulls back the curtain and shares a behind-the-scenes in this workshop shop for students in the Drawing Comics (ART 106) class. Mr. Ha writes and draws for the creator-owned ongoing graphic series “Mae.” This four-time Eisner Award winner is the artist for the new “Wonder Woman Historia: The… Continue reading Artist Workshop: Featuring Comics Artist Gene Ha (video)
Category: Graphic Novel Symposium
What’s New Wednesdays-Graphic Novels
We have some very cool graphic novels, in general, in our collection but these are some interesting new arrivals! You can find them on the display case past the Reference Desk; look for the “What’s New Wednesdays” sign. Need help? Use these instructions for holds or Ask a Librarian. A Fire Story / by Brian Fies – “Early on… Continue reading What’s New Wednesdays-Graphic Novels
Westworld: Robots, Entertainment, Power & Desire
Faculty members from different areas of study will discuss HBO’s hit show Westworld. They will consider this show as a commentary on our relationship with technology, the ways we engage in entertainment, and the power dynamics underlying modern life. This event is part of our One Book program on I, Robot by Isaac Asimov and… Continue reading Westworld: Robots, Entertainment, Power & Desire
Manga!
Just in time for the Graphic Novel Symposium, the library has added several new manga titles to the collection. All these manga are available currently in the Library Lounge under New Arrivals. Manga is typically read backwards from what Western audiences are used to. Here are some helpful sites to start learning how to read… Continue reading Manga!
So We’re Playing Video Games Today: The Importance of Teaching With All Literacies
Please join this panel of educators and school administrators from the Lit-X collective as they discuss the importance of teaching with all literacies including video games, comics, music, and film. And while this session will focus primarily on use in the middle school and secondary classroom, lesson planning ideas will span all grades. This event… Continue reading So We’re Playing Video Games Today: The Importance of Teaching With All Literacies
After Watchmen: Interpreting and Misinterpreting a Superhero Comic
Allen Moore’s epic graphic novel, The Watchmen, is often credited for transforming how we see superhero stories. The heroes we see at the movies, on Netflix, or in modern comics can be traced back to the Watchmen in the 1980s. In this talk, fine arts faculty member, Erik LaGattuta, explores the significance as well as… Continue reading After Watchmen: Interpreting and Misinterpreting a Superhero Comic
Watchmen
Coming to “After Watchmen: Interpreting and Misinterpreting a Superhero Comic” with fine arts faculty member, Erik LaGattuta on Wednesday, September 25? Click here to search for the graphic novel in our library catalog. We have a collection of the original and annotated editions of Watchmen and Before Watchmen eBooks accessible through Hoopla. We also own:… Continue reading Watchmen
New to Collection: The Life of Frederick Douglass Graphic Novel
New to the collection is a graphic novel biography, The Life of Frederick Douglass, written by David F. Walker with art by Damon Smyth. It tells the story of Douglass’s life through beautiful illustrations. He lived during the 19th century, was born into slavery in Maryland, learned to read even though it was forbidden to slaves, and… Continue reading New to Collection: The Life of Frederick Douglass Graphic Novel
Ms. Marvel author G. Willow Wilson Lecture Videos
We were very excited to welcome G. Willow Wilson to campus last week. Wilson, who is the author of our One Book text Ms. Marvel, gave two lectures on campus. She had much to say about heroes, identity, pop culture, and much more. She is currently the writer for Wonder Women, one of DC Comic’s… Continue reading Ms. Marvel author G. Willow Wilson Lecture Videos
Ms. Marvel, Meaning & Modern Storytelling : A Faculty Panel (video)
In preparation visit of author G. Willow Wilson, faculty and students will the significance of the award winning comic Ms. Marvel, which is the 2018-2019 One Book selection. This event is part of the One Book, One College program on Ms. Marvel and the Graphic Novel Symposium. Ms. Marvel, Meaning & Modern Storytelling: A Faculty… Continue reading Ms. Marvel, Meaning & Modern Storytelling : A Faculty Panel (video)