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VAGD102 Illustration - Drawing and Digital

3 credits

4050

VAMM100 (C or better) and VAFA100 (C or better) or the permission of the Arts Department

None

The student will work an equal amount of time outside of class each week for research, in the computer lab, or at home.

This course introduces drawing strategies, concepts, and specialized illustration techniques used by designers and illustrators. Students create illustrations in both traditional and digital formats. Emphasis is on realistic modeling approaches and rendering skills, as well as expressive and historical perspectives that an illustrator-designer must have.

Course Learning Goals

Students will be able to:
1. develop specialized drawing skills that can be applied in the fields of illustration and graphic design;
2. apply rendering techniques for achieving effective visual representation in illustration;
3. apply illustrative composition techniques to depict light, shadow, and the human form;
4. create a visual-verbal connection between the content and the image using traditional and/or digital media;
5. modify, enhance, and deliver digital illustrations; and
6. analyze projects through critiques, oral presentations, and discussions.
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
1. plan and design illustrations that
2. apply illustration techniques to
3. apply the methods and procedures used in production, including
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment is based on the successful completion of assigned projects, the presentation of projects, and the demonstrated use of appropriate vocabulary in oral critiques.
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Departmentally-selected text(s) on illustration techniques will be required. Students will also be required to do research and reading on relevant topics, using library resources, current trade publications, and Internet searches. See course syllabus.