Japanese comic book images have become integrated into our contemporary art context. While investigating the social systems that can be found in the various genres of manga and within the cultural specificities of the post World War II era, this course explores the relationship of Manga and fine art. This is a research based studio art class and requirements include weekly readings on the history of Japanese subcultures, their socio‐political context, and Japanese contemporary art theory. Various studio assignments focus on composition, serial images, movement and narrative, collage and assemblage, and use of text. This is not a manga making technique class. Please note that this course may require additional materials to be purchased by the student.