Illustration

Catalog description

Digital image making, manipulation, and file management are covered as fundamental concepts of digital illustration. Students learn the core technologies for image creation and input, image manipulation, and enhancement. Starting with traditional drawing exercises and progressing to drawing with both bitmap and vector drawing programs, students will learn techniques and applications basic to computer illustration. Assignments will provide inspiration for the artist to develop his or her own signature style. Critiques and class discussions will help establish a vital link with the traditional arts environment while developing digital techniques.