- Title
- The relevance of the graphic novel as a form of visual communication
- Creator
- Tsang, Fiona
- Relation
- University of Newcastle Research Higher Degree Thesis
- Resource Type
- thesis
- Date
- 2012
- Description
- Masters Research - Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Description
- An investigative and analytical look at the narrative applications of visual language, within the specific format of the graphic novel. Through a progressive series of research methodologies, this dissertation: presents the reader with a condensed history of the graphic novel; dispels a number of myths and unfounded criticisms which have impeded the medium’s recognition as an art form; investigates the collaborative relationship between text and image; undertakes in-depth case studies of graphic novels which best demonstrate the ways in which visual narrative can be constructed; documents the creative process behind the researcher’s own self-authored graphic novel; examines the practical constraints and theoretical concepts which arose from this creative work; and ultimately evaluates the graphic novel’s potential as a vehicle for storytelling purposes.
- Subject
- illustration; design; art; author; creative; visual; communication; comic book; graphic novel; literacy; image; narrative; story
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/935898
- Identifier
- uon:12161
- Rights
- Copyright 2012 Fiona Tsang
- Language
- eng
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