As Hollywood continues to churn out comic book superhero blockbusters, comics related college courses are filling up fast at universities everywhere, particularly in St. Louis, according to Pete Coogan, director of St. Louis- based Institute for Comics Studies. Coogan teaches comics courses at Webster University, and, together with colleagues at other area universities, is hosting a comics conference, Saturday, March 27, at Webster University. The event will bring together scholars, creators, and fans to discuss the medium of comics, graphic storytelling, and sequential art in the Metro St. Louis area. Academics and industry professionals will also discuss local teaching and comics creation. Teachers, faculty, college and high school students, and comics fans and readers are encouraged to attend.
“This is an attempt to bring the St. Louis comics community together,” says Coogan. “I want to reach out to the public, particularly students, to encourage comic studies and learn what being a comics creator in St. Louis is like. “
The event is free and open to the public and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Webster University’s H. Sam Priest Center, 8270 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, Missouri, and is sponsored by Webster University, Washington University and Saint Louis University.
Conference Presenters Include:
Peter Coogan and Chris Sagovac (Webster University)
Sheri McCord and David B. Olsen (Saint Louis University)
David Schuman (Washington University in St. Louis)
Geoff Schmidt (Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville)
The Institute for Comics Studies (ICS) is a Missouri non-profit organization that promotes the study, understanding, and appreciation of the comics medium.
I'm definitely planning on being there with at least one other comic book creator. Let me know if some of you plan to go and maybe we can plan to get breakfast and lunch together.
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It was an interesting event. A small group but some pretty good discussion that you don't find at your typical con. The educational stuff was really interesting, especially seeing some of the assignments taught in the college classes.
They want to expand next year. It'll be interesting to see how it grows from here.
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