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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 credits The primary objective in this class is story telling with visual images in A sequential pattern. The industry standards of storyboards, graphic novels, comic book funnies, directing manuals and picture books are explored. In addition to image sequencing, basic drawing elements are reviewed by creating multi-figured compositions and narratives as examples. Prerequisite: IILLU 2100.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits An advanced course in which students create and manipulate illustrations in Adobe Photoshop and texture programs. Creative projects involve scanning drawings in the Macintosh for further manipulation with Photoshop tools, filters, layers and color adjustments. The focus is on using Photoshop as A very powerful and versatile painting medium. Prerequisite: ICOMP 2910.
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1.50 Credits
1.5 credits Students learn the nuts and bolts of web design to create A site that represents their work online. This is taken in conjunction with Portfolio, to ensure A branding and aesthetic cohesion. Prerequisite: IILLU 4200.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits An exploration into the meshing of numerous computer programs to create individual approaches for the creation of unique 2-D digital illustration. The student gains A deeper knowledge of the programs and the process of creating digital art. Among the programs addressed are Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Illustrator; Corel Painter; Corel KPT 3, 5, 6; Texture Creator; and Curious Labs Poser. This is an advanced level course with an expectation that students have A firm grasp of Photoshop as A painting medium. Prerequisite: IILLU 3210 or IILLU 4200.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits A course designed to help students critically evaluate and refine their portfolios in preparation for graduation. In addition to revising existing work, students are assigned individual projects to augment their presentations. The course covers all aspects of presenting a portfolio and oneself to A potential client. Portfolios are presented to A senior jury, composed of area professionals, at the close of the semester. Senior Illustration Students: Portfolio is taken only in the last semester prior to graduation.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits In these two classes, students develop self-initiated projects under strong faculty guidance. On completion of their projects, each student gives A PowerPoint presentation to the illustration department (students and faculty). The purpose of these classes is to encourage A strong sense of self-motivation and personal vision.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course is a precursor to Portfolio for Illustration, a course students take in their last semester prior to graduation. Students examine and analyze their own work in order to create A body of work that significantly consolidates their stylistic and conceptual viewpoint. This studio-based course couples one-on-one instruction with regular group critiques. Students are required complete six illustrations (market related or linked in style), an artist statement and A reference of personal influences and themes. Prerequisites: IILLU 2700.
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1.50 Credits
1.5 credits A practical course in the everyday business of being an illustrator. Topics include: how to set up a freelance business, working with A representative, copyright, billing procedures and taxes. Prerequisite: Senior level only.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Illustration reaches publication in one of two ways: it can be commissioned by an art director or client, or it can be authored and produced by the artist. Success in today's illustration marketplace depends on versatility, and the creative application of artistic talent to art-directed assignments, and selfauthored projects. This course provides an introduction to both. In the first part of the course, students learn about the relationship between the art director and the artist. Art directed assignments are suited to their individual styles. They follow layouts, make revisions, and see their work incorporated into final designs. The second part of the course involves developing personal projects with the ultimate goal of self-publishing, or making direct sales. Aspects of producing printable, saleable work, as well as marketing, pricing, internet sales and "going to press"are covered. Prerequisite: IILLU 2430.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course concentrates on the world of illustrated book covers, including genres, techniques, interpretation, its audience, and printing and presentation. The course is intended to augment the student's portfolio and contribute towards style development with the aim of generating book cover illustrative assignments for publication. Prerequisite: IILLU 3601.
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