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The Art of Illustration

Fine ArtsSchool of Computer Science & Arts

Learning Objectives

Course Objective

Program Objective and/or
Collegewide Student Competency

1.      Understand the field of illustration from both a historical and business perspective.

Think critically

Apply information literacy skills

2.      Develop visual language through the production of projects that mirror the actual types of work carried out by practicing illustrators in a variety of media.

N/A

3.      Think conceptually, interpret and respond to text with original images, work with metaphor, symbolism and visual association.

Think critically

4.      Communicate clearly and effectively, with immediacy.

Communicate effectively

5.      Understand the process of illustration, from thumbnail sketch to finished art, its relation to graphic design and typography.

Think critically

6.      Research an assignment and gather picture references.

Apply information literacy skills

7.      Use their knowledge of illustration's past and present, the illustrators, genres, their media and tools to produce effective illustrations.

Apply information literacy skills

8.      Analyze and evaluate illustrations by using art and design vocabulary through critiques and oral presentations about a student’s own work and the work of their classmates.

Communicate effectively