Illustration 1

Course Description

Illustration is a dynamic field where personal artistic expression meets the demands of public discourse, allowing for the communication of complex concepts through a visual medium. In this foundational class, students are equipped with a wide range of visual, conceptual, and narrative skills, applying them to design problems in fun and challenging ways. The curriculum is crafted to ensure a robust introduction to the illustration process, covering essential techniques from initial research and sketching to refined execution. Learners will expand their digital proficiency, complementing prior and adjacent knowledge while simultaneously exploring the rich possibilities offered by analog materials. Participants are challenged with a series of prompts promoting versatility in visual and conceptual expression. They're immersed in foundational image-building techniques and the art of figurative expression. The sketchbook as an incubator for ideas within it, learners will document their exploratory and iterative processes, vital for ideation and artistic growth. Research methodologies tailored to illustration will be introduced, equipping students with the skills to underpin their creative work with solid inquiry. Fostering critical communication skills, the program sharpens students' abilities to critique, present, and analyze effectively.

Code

DES 3301

Credits

3

Subject

DES

Programs That Include This Course

• Bachelor's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design
• Bachelor's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and Emerging Media
• Bachelor's Bachelor of Fine Arts in User Experience and User Interface Design
• Minor Minor in Illustration and Emerging Media