DIL-342 JUNIOR STUDIO B

In this course, junior illustration students will,begin the process of creating a focused body of,illustration that demonstrates a consistent,theme, is aimed at their chosen markets, and is,the beginning of serious professional portfolio,development. Students will also write a brief,assessing their own picture-making process and,goals. Presentation and public speaking skills,will be emphasized. Through this process of,self-assessment, and … Continue reading “DIL-342 JUNIOR STUDIO B”

DIL-348 HEAD DRAWING AND PORTRAIT PAINTING

Fundamentals and construction, as well as likeness,and rendering of diverse figure models of various,races, genders, disability/differently-abled, are,covered in the drawing portion of this course.,Color, mood, and form and technique are emphasized,in the painting portion. Materials used include,graphite, charcoal, Prismacolor, pastels, markers,,gouache, acrylics, and oils. Outside assignments,concentrate on expressions. caricature, formal,portraiture and advertising applications. Credits: 3 … Continue reading “DIL-348 HEAD DRAWING AND PORTRAIT PAINTING”

DIL-350 SEQUENTIAL STORYTELLING

This course explores the narrative storytelling,and production procedures for developing graphic,novels, comics, storyboards and animatics.,Assignments are developed from situations directly,observed, imagined or conceptualized to increase,the student’s awareness and perception of time,,which is required for the logical layout and,design of stories. Students explore the,characteristic of this visual storytelling medium,,and create visual narrative stories including age,,gender, disability/differently- … Continue reading “DIL-350 SEQUENTIAL STORYTELLING”

DIL-361 DIGITAL GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION

In this course, projects are structured to,respond to particular image communication goals.,Students explore the characteristics of this,vector based digital image making application, and,create visual narrative stories including age,,gender, disability/differently- abled, sexual,orientation, economic class, climate,change/justice, and global cultures. Students,become familiar with the use of Adobe,Illustrator. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DIL 270

DIL-363 CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION

In this course, students explore the,characteristic of children’s book illustration,,including age, gender disability/differently-,abled, economic class, climate change/justice, and,global cultures. A variety of,techniques are explored relevant to the,translation of a story into visual form.,Professional conditions and business practices,connected to the profession of children’s book,illustration are considered. Sketchbooks are an,important component in the overall project mix. Credits: … Continue reading “DIL-363 CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION”

DIL-383 EDITORIAL PAINTING

In this course students learn how to,synthesize ideas and narratives of written texts,into effective illustration. In addition, best,practices and working methods of an editorial and,publishing illustrator will be learned. By the,end of this course, the students will demonstrate,a knowledge of how current conceptual editorial,illustration practice relates to issues,surrounding race, gender, sexual,orientation/Identity, community development,,disability/differently-abled, climate,change/justice/sustainability, global … Continue reading “DIL-383 EDITORIAL PAINTING”

DIL-386 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL DEVELOPMENT

In this course, students will complete a deep-dive,investigation into the role of a visual,development artist within the animation industry. ,Students will come to understand how this creative,role fits into a greater production pipeline, and,know all of the various specialities that exist,within this umbrella term. Students should leave,this course with a solid visual development,project for their … Continue reading “DIL-386 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL DEVELOPMENT”

DIL-406 STRUCTURAL FIGURE ILLUSTRATION

Structural Figure Painting is an Illustration,department course offered to seniors. It is,designed to apply the knowledge a student has,gained from their combined classes from Terms 1-6,in general, and specifically focus on drawing,,painting, and analyzing the entire figure in a,complex manner for finished work. This involves a,number of multiple class session figure poses,,larger sized in class … Continue reading “DIL-406 STRUCTURAL FIGURE ILLUSTRATION”

DIL-407 ILLUSIONIST PAINTING (ADVANCED)

“Illusionist Painting” is an atelier style course,focused on contemporary representational,practices, with an emphasis on creating the,illusion of form from the live figure. Students,will have extended class time to accomplish,paintings from a diverse grouping of live figure,models of varied race, gender, sexual,identity/orientation, and,disability/differently-abled backgrounds. The,course will,include an observational approach to painting the,human figure and will develop … Continue reading “DIL-407 ILLUSIONIST PAINTING (ADVANCED)”