Illustration ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This advanced level art course emphasizes technical proficiency, individual direction, and the history and theory of illustration. Traditional and non-computer based studio art tools will be the primary media for illustration. Learning activities focus on practicing different illustration styles and skills, developing briefs for illustration projects, and analyzing illustration styles from historical and theoretical standpoints. Students will create illustrations with a range of subjects, materials, and formats. Illustration exercises and other learning activities will foster students' ability to research and observe quality illustration styles and techniques as well as to critique illustration. Prior to taking this course, students should have taken a lower level studio art course or have experience in drawing and painting. This course was previously ART-223124 Illustration.