Why does the author think graphic novels are a good art form for secondary students?
Graphic novels are a unique way that students can interact with art. They are literally reading the artwork and becoming engaged with it. Graphic novels often times include certain themes or situations that readers can relate to. Themes of family situations and different backgrounds can appeal to students. Seeing how the characters handle life challenges could potentially help a student with personal challenges.
They also have a new way to learn about the world they live in. A graphic novel about middle eastern culture may be easier to approach than a scholarly collection of just text. The human experience becomes more tangible and less abstract.
Graphic novels can also be considered a form of contemporary art, in which allows for relationships to occur between text and imagery. In someways it might help bridge students into understanding the contemporary art world.
It is also beneficial to allow students to try out creating graphic novels. They put life into the context of an art form. Whether it is autobiographical or not, students can personally face their fears and explore their dreams.
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