ART.-133 Basic Illustration

Credits 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.