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3.00 Credits
This course explores both classic and contemporary children's book and magazine illustration and other areas of illustration pertaining to children's interests. Students learn the working procedures associated with this discipline: layout, book dummies, thumbnail sketches with positioning of type, storyboards and finished art Satisfies: Studio Elective
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3.00 Credits
Students are guided through the process of composing and creating a basic 2-D animation using natural and digital media. Fundamental to this process is an understanding of the language and methods of traditional animation such as timing, key frames, tweening, squash-and-stretch, head turns and walk cycles. Flip books, model sheets and story boards are employed in the design and development of a simple animated character or object in a digital file format. Satisfies: Studio Elective.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of the process of developing figurative pictorial representation as it relates to the needs of illustration. Drawing from life, plaster casts, reference material and the imagination, students build on the lessons learned in the Life Drawing I and II. The instruction focuses on directing the student's work toward concerns particular to narrative problem solving. The costumed or draped life model and/or manikin, size-size drawing, light and its affect on the representation of "mood" are examples of the processes and topics covered in the course. A broader range of monochromatic media and a limited color palette is explored in the second semester. Satisfies: Major Requirement
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of the process of developing figurative pictorial representation as it relates to the needs of illustration. Drawing from life, plaster casts, reference material and the imagination, students build on the lessons learned in the Life Drawing I and II. The instruction focuses on directing the student's work toward concerns particular to narrative problem solving. The costumed or draped life model and/or manikin, size-size drawing, light and its affect on the representation of "mood" are examples of the processes and topics covered in the course. A broader range of monochromatic media and a limited color palette is explored in the second semester. Satisfies: Major Requirement
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3.00 Credits
Based on a proposal in which a student is working independently with the assistance of two faculty sponsors, the proposal is concerned with matters that can best be pursued individually rather than in a class. It may not duplicate course content of the regular classroom curriculum. Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible and a cumulative gpa of 3.0 is required. See student handbook for further details. Satisfies: Studio Elective
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3.00 Credits
Based on a proposal in which a student is working independently with the assistance of two faculty sponsors, the proposal is concerned with matters that can best be pursued individually rather than in a class. It may not duplicate course content of the regular classroom curriculum. Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible and a cumulative gpa of 3.0 is required. See student handbook for further details. Satisfies: Studio Elective
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3.00 Credits
In collaboration with the senior student, faculty assigns and directs sustained projects that focus on the development of a personal illustrative "style". Students work independently in their studio and meet in regularly scheduled individual and group critiques to monitor the progress of the projects. With the advice and consent of the instructor the student develops a cohesive body of work in preparation for the required professional presentation in the senior show. The final polishing of cover letters, resumes and self-promotional illustrated cards prepares the student for entry into the professional world after graduation Satisfies: Major Requirement
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3.00 Credits
In collaboration with the senior student, the faculty assigns and directs sustained projects that focus on the development of a personal illustrative "style". Students work independently in their studio and meet in regularly scheduled individual and group critiques to monitor the progress of the projects. With the advice and consent of the instructor the student develops a cohesive body of work in preparation for the required thesis presentation in the senior show. The final polishing of cover letters, resumes, business cards and self-promotional illustrated cards prepares the student for entry into the professional world after graduation. The thesis presentation is documented through slides. Satisfies: Major Requirement
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the possibilities for advanced digital illustration using Photoshop and Illustrator software applications. Student work is enhanced by exposure to Painter, a software application that uses a natural media concept for digital image-making. In the spring semester, "3-D" illusion creation techniques are introduced by exposure to Bryce, a digital application that focuses on landscape generation and atmospheric effects. These courses will also promote an understanding of the importance of digital technology in contemporary illustration. Satisfies: Major Requirement
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the possibilities for advanced digital illustration using Photoshop and Illustrator software applications. Student work is enhanced by exposure to Painter, a software application that uses a natural media concept for digital image-making. In the spring semester, "3-D" illusion creation techniques are introduced by exposure to Bryce, a digital application that focuses on landscape generation and atmospheric effects. These courses will also promote an understanding of the importance of digital technology in contemporary illustration. Satisfies: Major Requirement
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