2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: Academic Programs & Courses

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • DIL-340 JUNIOR STUDIO A

    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 with the guidance of their,instructor, students will begin to develop an,understanding of their own mediums and the,professional illustrator’s workflow process. In,combination with researching their chosen,illustration markets, students are guided in the,exploration of how their body of work and ideas,relate to race, gender, sexual,orientation/Identity, community development,,disability/differently-abled, global cultures, and,economic class.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 231

  • 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 with the guidance of their,instructor, students will begin to develop an,understanding of their own mediums and the,professional illustrator’s workflow process. 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 with the guidance of their,instructor, students will begin to develop an,understanding of their own mediums and the,professional illustrator’s workflow process. In,combination with researching their chosen,illustration markets, students are guided in the,exploration of how their body of work and ideas,relate to race, gender, sexual,orientation/Identity, community development,,disability/differently-abled, global cultures, and,economic class.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 340

  • 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

    Prerequisites: DIL 231, DIL 246

  • 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,characteristics of this visual storytelling,medium,,and create visual narrative stories including age,,gender, disability/differently- abled, sexual,orientation, economic class, climate,change/justice, and global cultures. Use of a,camera is required.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 231

  • 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 261

  • 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: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 231

  • 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 cultures,,and economic class.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 247

  • 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 portfolios. From the concepting,stage to the final version of their project,,students will develop projects that reflect,diverse audiences including race, gender, sexual,orientation/Identity, community development,,disability/differently-abled, climate,change/justice/sustainability, global cultures,,and economic class.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 231, DIL 261

  • DIL-387 VISUAL DEVELOPMENT I: CHARACTER

    This is the first of two visual development,intensive courses. Throughout this course,,students explore what it means to be a character,designer in the animation industry. The semester,will begin with a deep dive into theory and will,end with a capstone, collaborative project of a,student’s choice. Student participants should have,taken DIL 386 Introduction to,Visual Development prior to taking this course.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 386

  • DIL-388 VISUAL DEVELOPMENT II: ENVIRONMENTS

    This is the second intensive course on visual,development taken after Visual Development I:,Character Intensive. Throughout this course,,students explore what it means to be an,environment designer in the animation industry.,The semester begins with a deep dive into theory,and ends with a capstone, collaborative project of,a student’s choice.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 386