Illustration

Expanding on ILLU 213 Figure Anatomy: Explores muscles of facial expression, features of the face, topography of the skull, hair pattern logic, skin folds, age distinctions, biological gender distinctions. Emphasis is on drawing though some projects may have media options.

Advanced computer-aided illustration skills and techniques. Topics include: mixed media and experimental image making; preparation of traditional and digital illustration for print and electronic media; the job market. Emphasis on concept development, aesthetics, and personal style.

Focuses on the study of the human head, its structure and facial features as applied to the broader art of portrait and figurative painting in oil from life. Drawing, color, value, technique and composition will be constantly emphasized. This course may be used as an opportunity to improve and develop general skills in drawing and painting, serve as an opportunity to create portfolio work or prepare for a career in portrait painting. Emphasis will be on establishing strong fundamentals and a personal approach to the subject.

Advanced study in a variety of media. Assignments geared toward personal portfolio direction.

Continued exploration of human figure in form, proportion, and anatomy. Progress from accurate representation of the figure to informed, gestural expression. Formal aspects of drawing are studied through intensive observation of live models. Draped and undraped models are utilized.

Advanced exploration of human figure in form, proportion, and anatomy. Progress from accurate representation of the figure to informed, gestural expression. Formal aspects of drawing are studied through intensive observation of live models. Draped and undraped models used.

Continued instruction in illustration through narrative drawing and painting. Black-and-white and color media are used to form clear concepts and give expression to the single-image story. Emphasis on picture-making procedures, from concept development to finished art.

Introduction to fundamentals of digital illustrating using both draw and paint programs.

Introduction to costume design relative to costume depiction in visual media. Research costume history; render fabric drapery, movement and texture; develop character and narrative through the representation of the physical, psychological, emotional and practical characteristics of clothing; apply these elements to create comprehensive clothing/drapery images for virtual characters and environments.

Learn and practice basic concept design techniques such as: brainstorming; sensitivity to sequence; movement; compositional design; development of character backstory; environment. Acquire familiarity with overall production sequence in creation of films, graphic novels, and games. Gain understanding of the role of illustrator in the pre-production and production sequence.

Introduction to human anatomy for the artist. Explores elements including: using proportion as a tool; the major masses of the body and how they are related; muscle physiology; opposing pairs and how they work; major bones and landmarks of the body; major muscle groups and functions; muscles of facial expression; how the body is balanced in static and active states. Emphasis on drawing.

Introduction to the principles of story presentation in visual form for the entertainment industry. Character development, plot, structure, setting, conflict, resolution, and a vocabulary of common dramatic terms are covered. Project include the development of storyboards and color scripts.

Advanced exploration of the form, proportion, and anatomy of the human figure. Progress from accurate representation of the figure to informed, gestural expression. Study formal drawing through intensive observation of live models. Draped and undraped models used.

Examination of illustration within the contexts of advertising, editorial and book illustration. Expand ability to communicate to a mass audience through pictures with impact and style.

Continued examination of illustration within the contexts of advertising, editorial and book illustration. Expand ability to communicate to a mass audience through pictures with impact and style.

Continued advanced painting course stressing the realistic representation of the human figure in oils. Emphasis is on developing composition skills, along with portraying the live figure using both draped and undraped models.

Expanding upon the skills and best practices learned in previous VisDev courses, students will become proficient in the fundamentals of character design for the visual development industry.

Guides students in the development of their thesis project, which should be a personal project and that incorporates and expands upon the skills and best practices learned in previous Vis Dev courses.

Development of independent voice in Illustration. Develop Illustration portfolio while undertaking advanced problem-solving in a variety of specialties.

Continued development of independent voice in Illustration. Develop Illustration portfolio while undertaking advanced problem-solving in a variety of specialties.