. This course reinforces the principles of visual storytelling a nd visual development, continuing on the nature and traditions of visual storytelling, and focusing on the creati ve development of narrative ideas to be implemented visually. This course will cover techniques and mechanics of visual development with emphasis on strong visual designs which communicate effectively. Students will be introduced to two distinct, but overlapping approaches to continued development of students' knowledge and skills on the topics of visual stor ytelling and visual development. Students will perform significant hands-on assignments that practically apply the concepts under the mentoring of an experienced eye. +