APD 342 - VISUAL STORYTELLING STUDIO II

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

'Visual Storytelling Studio II' is an advanced drawing course for in-depth study of approaches to storytelling and their application in their visual narrative. Students will analyze historical examples of visual narratives and imagery related to character design, learn pre-production for character design and will develop concept art and character sheets. Representative areas of inquiry include: digital drawing and designing; storyboarding language and approaches; title pages and typography; anatomy and the figure; color theory; material investigations; developing artistic style; and others. Within each umbrella topic, a range of techniques, concepts, and subject matter will be explored. Students will become more fully fluent in the aesthetic concepts associated with a specific topic and develop methods of presentation based on professional practices. Primary emphasis is on the development of an individual direction within the context of historical and contemporary techniques, ideas and images in concept art.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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