Undergraduate Program

Why Study Comic and Cartoon Studies?

This interdisciplinary minor in comics and cartoon studies presents students with an international, historical, and critical perspective on the art of comics, from editorial cartoons to comic books to graphic novels.


Minor in Comics and Cartoon Studies

In taking courses for this minor, students will be required to think beyond accustomed disciplinary boundaries and to analyze and experiment with the interaction of visual and linguistic systems of meaning.


Bella Cherise Gorichar

 

“Since joining the Comics and Cartoon Studies program, I have taken an assortment of classes with varying approaches to reading, analyzing, creating, and overall storytelling using the comics medium. From historical and political uses of cartoons to modern graphic memoirs and digital comics, the range of media I have encountered has not only helped expand my general knowledge of art, writing, and culture but has challenged me to rethink what effective, inclusive, communicative language and art mean in such a visually oriented and attentive age. The program has really helped me feel confident in my writing, communication, and critical thinking skills I know will aid me in whatever my future career requires of me.”

—Bella Cherise Gorichar, BA in English and Psychology, Minor in Comics Studies


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Real-World Experience

We have been able to offer summer internships at Milkfed Criminal Masterminds in the past, and we often find opportunities for individual students to help us with exhibitions, such as the Art of the News Exhibit at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.

Experiential Learning


Students on campus

What can you do with a minor in Comic and Cartoon Studies?

A minor in Comic and Cartoon Studies can elevate your work in many fields, from advertising and animation to education and journalism. Learn about possible careers and hear from alumni.

Explore Careers


Advising and Academic Support

We are housed within the Department of English. As such, multiple advisors are there to help students as they navigate the minor. Schedule an appointment with a faculty or peer advisor, find important forms and get answers.


Scholarships & Funding

The College of Arts and Sciences, as well as the Department of English in which we are housed, offer multiple opportunities to help fund student’s time at the UO. Explore the options available to you.


Events

Let's Talk - Tuesdays 3-5PM (CMAE/Zoom)
Dec10
Let's Talk - Tuesdays 3-5PM (CMAE/Zoom) Dec 10 CMAE
Let's Talk - Wednesdays Noon-2MP (Peterson Hall/Zoom)
Dec11
Let's Talk - Wednesdays Noon-2MP (Peterson Hall/Zoom) Dec 11 Peterson Hall
Let’s Talk – Wednesdays 2PM-4PM (BCC/Zoom)
Dec11
Let’s Talk – Wednesdays 2PM-4PM (BCC/Zoom) Dec 11 Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center
Physical Chemistry Rotation Talks
Dec12
Physical Chemistry Rotation Talks Dec 12 Pacific Hall
Exploring the Dolomites Information Session
Dec17
Exploring the Dolomites Information Session Dec 17
Graduate Writing Webinar: Every Semester Needs a Plan
Jan9
Graduate Writing Webinar: Every Semester Needs a Plan Jan 9
Exploring the Dolomites Information Session
Jan9
Exploring the Dolomites Information Session Jan 9
Wrestling Jerusalem: A Film Screening and Conversation with the Artist
Jan9
Wrestling Jerusalem: A Film Screening and Conversation with the Artist Jan 9 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Women in Economics Club
Jan9
Women in Economics Club Jan 9 Allen Hall
Part-Time Job & Work-Study Fair
Jan15
Part-Time Job & Work-Study Fair Jan 15 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall

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