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  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits This course provides an in-depth study of an Interdisciplinary topic. The topic may be selected to take advantage of special events, to allow further exploration of a subject covered in a preliminary way in other courses, or to explore areas not sufficiently covered by regular class rotation. Prerequisites: Will be developed in conjunction with the course description for each topic. Fulfills: Will be developed in conjunction with the course description for each topic.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits An introduction to the design and construction of both functional and experimental garments. The process includes initial research, sketching ideas for a coherent series of related designs, written and oral presentations, preparing finished drawings that express concepts as well as technical clarity of construction, creating and revising patterns for three-dimensional and kinetic pieces, and actual fabrication of these pieces. Prerequisites: Drawing I, Life Drawing I, and one 200-Level Drawing Elective; No Sewing Skills Required Fulfills: Illustration Elective (Illustration Students); Studio Elective
  • 1.00 Credits

    1 credits This course is an exploration of acrylic paints and additives. A variety of approaches and techniques are engaged including thin watercolor and thick impasto styles. Students work in class from still-life set ups and/or models. Demonstrations by the instructor augment class discussions. Prerequisites: Painting, Color and Light Fulfills: 1-Credit Studio Elective
  • 1.00 Credits

    1 credits This course is an exploration of pen and ink, brush and ink, and scratchboard. A variety of techniques and approaches are engaged. Projects are completed in class and consist of media explorations, observational drawings and original imagery. Students examine the work of contemporary and historical artists and illustrators. Demonstrations by the instructor augment course descriptions. Prerequisites: Drawing I Fulfills: 1-Credit Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits Illustration I provides an introduction to the art of illustration and the skills required for its successful practice. Through a series of problems and exercises, students increase their understanding of visual language while developing their ability to use that language through drawing in the communication of ideas and information. Along with some exploration of a variety of processes and media, most of the problems are solved in finished black-and-white sketch form. Prerequisites: Drawing I, Life Drawing I Fulfills: Illustration I Requirement I (Illustration students); Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits Computer Imaging is a basic introduction to Macintosh? imaging programs. Class projects include combinations of drawing, scanning, image composition, image manipulation, and digital output options. Students work both on and off the computer and become familiar with the Macintosh? operating environment and other graphic processes options Prerequisites: 30 Credits Earned or Permission of Instructor Fulfills: Digital Illustration or Illustration Elective (Illustration Students); Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits With a combination of slide lectures and studio assignments, students are exposed to a history of the powerful persuaders and storytellers of pictorial illustration, including the anonymous cave artists, illuminated manuscripts, the impact of mass printing, the development of the publishing industry, the 'Golden Age' of American and British illustration and contemporary trends. Projects range from the pastiche of ancient styles to explorations of classic techniques, concepts and compositions. Prerequisites: Drawing I and Life Drawing I Fulfills: Illustration Survey Requirement (Illustration students); 300-level Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits Perspectives in Anatomy develops students' working knowledge of the human figure through the exploration of its structure, form, and function. Students investigate the figure from simple planar and mass conceptions to more detailed studies of the skeletal and muscular systems. Through an examination of the whole and parts, students explore proportion, balance, locomotion, and the relationship between underlying structure and the surface form. Studio work includes observation and drawing from the model, slides, and illustrated lectures, visualization exercises and the construction of a 24" anatomical figure in clay. Prerequisites: Drawing I and Life Drawing I Fulfills: Perspectives in Anatomy Requirement (Illustration students); 200-level Drawing Elective; Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits In Illustration 2, students explore a range of approaches to creating finished art for communication problems.? Projects foster media exploration, a variety of conceptual possibilities and the development of artistic solutions to illustration assignments.? Color usage is a focus of the course. Prerequisites: Illustration I or Permission of Instructor Fulfills: Illustration II Requirement (Illustration students) or Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits This course is an introduction to the language of comics and the sequencing of pictures to tell stories and convey information. Specific genres explored and practiced will be the comic strip, the editorial cartoon, and the comic book and graphic novel. In addition, students will examine some of the history of comics as well as various uses of comics and sequential art in the worlds of illustration and fine arts. Prerequisites: Drawing I and Life Drawing I Fulfills: Illustration Elective (Illustration students); Studio Elective
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