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  • 3.00 Credits

    Expands on the principles learned in Digital Editorial I. Importance will be placed on the advanced conceptual interpretation of editorial subject matter, organization of the composition, and the interjection of humorous, serious, ironic, and other interpretations. Students will apply approaches to creative illustration while closely following reproduction specifi cations. Students may use vector and raster-based software applications and a variety of input and output devices. Stylistic issues, conceptual strategies, production restrictions, and color systems also will be covered. (2019-423) Credit 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    Applies the principles and methods practiced in Illustrative Design I in more advanced projects. Students will conceptualize, organize, and execute illustrations within a design context and explore basic headline writing, with an emphasis on the use of complex graphic elements in conjunction with various styles of illustrations. Illustration production methods and terminology will be included. Projects will expose students to various real-world print media assignments that will demand the use of traditional illustration methods as well as computer-based production media. Assignments will stress solutions that are typically managed by art directors and designers. (2019-406) Credit 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    Expands on the tradition of verbal concepts to pictorial narrative introduced in Digital Narrative I. Particular emphasis will be placed on illustration sequences, including story-line illustration and thematic series pictorials. Importance will be placed on the digital representation of narrative story telling with reference to style, content and interpretation. Assignments will involve vector and raster-based software applications and a variety of input and output devices. Conceptual strategies, production methodologies, narrative composition, and color systems also will be covered. (2019-342) Credit 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will address the wide array of wet media production techniques. Stress will be placed on enhancing drawing skills, appropriate use of wet media, artist, created photographic reference materials and refi ning a structured illustration working process. Further emphasis will be placed on creative concept development, verbal communication, professional practices, and improvement of student portfolios. (2019-345) Credit 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will offer students the option to continue an exploration of threeal illustration. Emphasis is placed on drawing skills, planning, preparation, compositional elements of three-al sculptural form, and creative problem solving. Students are encouraged to explore a singular medium to complete projects in a series to be presented in a consistent style. (2019-361) Credit 3 Prerequisite for all 500-level illustration courses: junior illustration core or equivalent
  • 3.00 Credits

    Illustration problems that require the student to visually report and record a specifi c happening or event. These projects will be of longer duration and will consist of several major paintings, many drawings, sketches, notes, and photo-references. This journalistic approach to illustration demands that the students attend the event and select those images that will best communicate the atmosphere of the event. Students are encouraged to sharpen their observations in order to clarify or embellish what might be commonplace to the nonvisual observer. Credit 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students are introduced to a sequence of historical events that have had the most lasting effect on 20th century illustration. These events affect the look of illustration and provide a place to begin discussion. The effects on surrealism, on the one hand, and social realism, on the other represent a swing of the pendulum of narrative and representational art. Studio work incorporates ideas embodied in these and other contemporary art trends. Lectures and illustrated talks compare contemporary art and illustration history. Credit 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores the basic principles in developing illustrations for books. Composition, conceptualization and storyboard development are covered, as well as fi nishing art preparation. Emphasis not only on creativity of expression, but also on conceptual and technical experimentation. Work is geared toward books for a variety of age groups and functions. Credit 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    A series of illustration projects in which students are encouraged to investigate topical subjects of their choice. Each student's own creativity, self-expression and visual communication skills are stressed. Emphasis is on clarity of concepts and developmental procedures necessary to work as an illustrator. Credit 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will address the professional practices and issues involved in conducting the business of illustration as related to both freelance and staff positions. Students will consider setting up a business/studio, marketing their work, self-promotion, fi nding work, pricing, record keeping, legal rights, taxation, and representation. (Junior Illustration Core) Credit 3
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