PSY 485 - Psychology, Comics, and Visual Language

(3 units) CO13, CO14

Application of cognitive and psychological sciences to the comic medium. Theory and research on human perception of sequential art, application of social psychology to comic culture and superheroes, and the psychological applications of comic books.

Prerequisite(s):General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSY 101; PSY 240.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify and explain the components of visual language.
2. apply social psychological principles to people who consume the comic medium and who are a part of comic culture.
3. explain, analyze and critique how diverse and marginalized groups are portrayed in the comic medium and how the medium can be used to benefit them.
4. integrate and apply previous coursework to critically analyze aspects of the comic medium through writing assignments, class discussion, and a poster presentation. (CO13, CO14)
5. create a research poster of project applying class concepts to the comic medium. (CO14)

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