Studiegids

Aims

General: In the Atelier ‘Graphic Storytelling’ the student starts to study the complex aspects of the profession, the professional field and his different media in depth from concrete problems. Solving problems is one of the core activities for designers, illustrators and authors of cartoon stories.

To be able to do this, it is necessary to be able to explain these problems.

In that context, analysis, reflection and a thorough knowledge of the constantly changing world and the own field of work are very important to arrive at innovative and authentic solutions.

Illustrators and authors of cartoons use drawings, photos or other graphic elements that support text or create images that independently communicate as a fully-fledged and stand-alone visual language.

Final Competences

The students pass the course "Atelier Graphic Storytelling" if they meet the following final competences:

Creation process

The student is able to:

• analyze the assignment, question it and possibly reformulate it

• develop relevant communicative and narrative ideas

• structure your own story

• work methodologically

• to master the visual elements that make up the work

• formulate objectives within the context of the assignment

• to understand the communicative processes and their application in the broad media mix

• develop their own visual identity

• develop a personal and inventive visual language, separate from the traditional conventions

Presentation

The student is able to:

• formulate a meaningful argumentation of the chosen starting point

• develop an intelligent explanation and substantiation of the work

• use effective presentation techniques and skills

Attitudes and skills

The student is:

• interactive (dialogical)

• proactive (anticipatory)

• regularly (process-oriented)

• interested and critical of their own field and in a wider visual culture

• able to use a critical vocabulary (verbal, textual)

• able to work autonomously and in groups

• able to steer the design process through reflection, research and self-evaluation

With this course we aim at course specific goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Previous knowledge

See final competences Atelier Graphic Storytelling 3

Is included in these courses of study

• Master in de beeldende kunsten (Brussel) (Afstudeerrichting Grafisch ontwerp - optie Beeldverhaal) 60 ects.
• Master in Visual Arts (Brussels) (E - Main Subject Graphic Design - Pathway Graphic Storytelling) 60 ects.
• Educatieve master in de audiovisuele en beeldende kunsten (Gent) (Specialisatie Beeldverhaal) 120 ects.
• Educatieve master in de audiovisuele en beeldende kunsten (Brussel) (Specialisatie Beeldverhaal) 120 ects.
• Educatieve master in de audiovisuele en beeldende kunsten (Genk) (Specialisatie Beeldverhaal) 120 ects.