ARTS 415: Illustration
Prerequisites: ARTS 221 or ARTG 384 with a grade of "C" or better
Credit Hours: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
2-D traditional and/or electronic illustrative problems and solutions for commercial
or personal development.
Description of the Content of the Course
This course allows our student graphic designers and others the opportunity to practice
their craft through the visual translation of their ideas into a specific purpose.
Student artists in several areas of concentration benefit from instruction in the
commercial areas of visual reproduction. Through the use of various materials and
techniques, each studio assignment requires research, accepted procedural development
and control of both concepts and executions. Time management skills, portfolio development
& presentation, and biographical research are also a part of the course content.
Description of the Conduct of the Course
In order to develop effective illustration work, the course assumes that each student
has at least a basic understanding of the various printing and/or prepress processes.
Supplemental readings or assignments may therefore be necessary. In addition to the
assigned studio projects, demonstrations, slide and video presentations, and live
examples are periodically scheduled. At least one-half of the assigned studio time
is given to discussion and critiques. Short biographical papers are required.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Goals and objectives of the illustration course seek to develop a body of original
and acceptable work (both rough and finished) that illuminates a given situation or
solves a particular client problem. The objectives are met by specific studio assignments.
The assignments are all continually updated. Course objectives also highlight legal
and copyright issues relative to the business environment.
Assessment Measures
Numerical or letter grades are given for each assignment. This includes participation
in class, critiques and written biographical papers. These grades are based upon a
clear demonstration of craft, skill, respect for deadlines, and evidence of a practical
solution for the presented problem. Because of the accepted, industry-wide nature
of the thumbnail/rough/ comprehensive presentation structure, all works are evaluated
in an equal manner.
Review and Approval
October 2, 2012
March 25, 2005 Reviewed by Steve Arbury, Chair
June, 2023