2024-2025 Current Catalog
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ART.-133 Basic IllustrationCredits 3 / 6 Contact Hours Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ; Minimum 2.0 in ART. 132 and DESN 115 . This course explores basic editorial and advertising illustration techniques from line art to painting to collage. Students will examine how the various techniques are applied to art as a storytelling medium. Traditional and non-traditional methods will be explored and students will be invited to explore digital means of manipulating illustrations for some projects using the Art Area computer lab. The course will include a review of the historical and current trends leaders and uses of illustration in publishing and other fields of visual communication.
Course Outcomes ● Show skills in traditional and digital illustration techniques.
● Develop skills in use of dimensional and textural material for illustrations.
● Combine analog and digital illustration techniques.
● Develop skills in digital illustration and retouching.
● Develop an illustrative visual voice.
● Show an ability for conceptual interpretation of editorial, advertising, or promotional material for illustrations.
● Complete tasks independently as well as with your fellow classmates.
● Manage time for completing projects and exercises.
● Demonstrate correct file management protocols as required for each project.
● Critique designs and compositions using art and design terminology.
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