Undergraduate Minor

The Minor in Comic Art and Graphic Novels, which is administered by the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, provides introductory exposure to concepts, vocabulary, and methods of the discipline of comics that may be used to complement majors in other visual fields.

The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University.  With the approval of the department and college that administers the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree. At least 9 credits counted towards the requirements for this minor must be unique. Unique credits must not be used to fulfill another university, college, or major requirement in the student’s program.

Students who plan to complete the requirements for the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in the Department of Art, Art History, and Design.

Requirements for the Minor in Comic Art and Graphic Novels

Complete 15 credits from the following:

1.	All of the following courses (12 credits):
	ENG	325	Readings in Graphic Narrative						3
	STA	110	Drawing I						3
	STA	201	Fundamentals of Comic Art and Graphic Novels						3
	STA	301	Advanced Comic Art and Graphic Novels						3
2.	One of the following courses (3 credits):
	ENG	223	Introduction to Creative Non-Fiction Writing						3
	ENG	228	Introduction to Fiction Writing						3
	GD	160	Digital Graphic Design: Tools and Methods						3
	JRN	313	Political Cartoons						3
	STA	113	Color and Design						3
	STA	202	Sequencing Events: Drawing Comics Throughout History						3
	STA	203	Comics Memoir						3