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3.00 Credits
In this studio/seminar course, students will explore multiple goals and methods of design research in the context of communication design practice. Through case studies and studio projects, multiple creative strategies and tactics in design research will be investigated. The course will make a strong argument for performing rigorous experimentation and analysis as creative practice that makes desingers' way of thinking and communicating so unique. Additionally, the course involves a student-defined research project in preparation for Degree Project course. Prerequisites: Type: lecture/seminar(3hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: departmental elective
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the practical application of a range of Illustration materials with a focus on water-based paint media. Through demonstrations, in-class exercises and comparative assignments, students build technical skills and increase knowledge of color in applied problems. SF Prerequisites: 186 Type: hybrid studio/critique(5hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: departmental required
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3.00 Credits
This course explores digital imaging using scanners, drawing tablets, digital cameras, Photoshop and Illustrator for the Macintosh. Concept-driven assignments have strong drawing components. Prerequisites: IL 205 Type: hybrid studio/critique(5hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: departmental required
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3.00 Credits
The course stresses the process of working with dry media techniques (graphite, charcoal, pastel, colored pencil, scratchboard), basic drawing skills, and 2D principles to render concepts. Visual metaphors are explored by manipulating the contexts and relationships of objects and figures. Prerequisites: Type: critique(4hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: departmental elective
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the laws of linear perspective through the freehand rendering of objects, products, interiors, exteriors, and the human figure. An intensive exploration of how three-dimensional reality is depicted on a two-dimensional surface with emphasis on establishing a solid awareness of the ground plane, the horizon, the cone of vision, and the manner in which parallels are perceived in relation to the above through the point of view. Prerequisites: Type: hybrid studio/critique(5hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: departmental elective
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3.00 Credits
By drawing the human figure in a variety of situations, students explore basic anatomy. Assignments include use of figure or anatomical drawing in professional practice situations. Prerequisites: None Type: critique(4hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: departmental elective
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to professional illustration with emphasis on drawing and painting from observation. Assignments will introduce students to a variety of illustration venues including book, editorial, and product illustration while exploring the visual methods of color and composition as precise visual tools. Prerequisites: IL 205 Type: hybrid studio/critique(5hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: departmental required
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to visual storytelling and its application in comics, animated movies, and the motion pictures business in general. This course introduces students to the basic rules of building storyboards. Prerequisites: DE 224 Type: critique(4hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: animation major requirement
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the storytelling power of illustration. Emphasis is on the research and drawing skills needed to develop strong characters in sequential imagery. Students work in a variety of media, both traditional and digital. The course also examines historical and emerging trends in the business of children's books, textbooks, book covers, artists' books, and graphic novels. Prerequisites: IL220 or permission of instructor Type: critique(4hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: all college elective
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of watercolor as a medium for illustration. Emphasis is on value, light, and applied color theory, working toward an evocative and personal palette. Work of historical and contemporary illustrators is discussed. Prerequisites: IL220 or permission of instructor Type: critique(4hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: departmental elective
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