The Carnegie Mellon University Lecture Series features a broad spectrum of speakers and scholars on a wide range of topics. On occasion, students who nominate a lecturer are given the opportunity to take part in the planning process.
About Scott McCloudScott McCloud is a comic theorist and author, famous for his book, "Understanding Comics". He is also a well-known lecturer, speaking at comic, film, computer graphics, and game conferences on the topic of visual storytelling.
More information about Scott McCloud can be found at his site: www.ScottMcCloud.com
About My Involvement with the University Lecture Series:During 2007, Scott McCloud came out with his latest book, "Making Comics," and proceeded to do a 50-state tour of book signings and lectures to promote the release (as well as take a family vacation across the country). When I heard about his US tour, I contacted him to schedule a lecture at Carnegie Mellon during his Pennsylvania visit. I was then able to get the support of the Carnegie Mellon University Lectures Series and the financial support of the Student Activites Center to fund and provide a venue for his appearance.
During the semester of preparations, my responsibilites included: