2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: Academic Programs & Courses

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • 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 work, as well as some larger,scale and complex homework projects. A diverse,grouping of past and contemporary artists from,varied global cultural backgrounds of race,,gender, sexual identity/orientation, among others,will be critically discussed.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 246

  • 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 skills in,proportion, perspective, modeling form and,illusion, based on an advanced level. The,advanced class will emphasize the completed image,”lay-in” stages, rendering of complex realistic,and representational form, surface quality, and,personal outlook or “voice.” We will cover,contemporary methods and materials, and,traditional methods in panel painting, canvas and,chassis, ground preparation, pigment preparation,,varnishes and mediums, and mural painting among,other methods and practices.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 231, DIL 247

  • DIL-408 FUTURE ILLUSTRATION MEDIA

    In this course, students explore numerous,technologies, techniques, and ideas that are at,the cutting edge of the illustration industry. Key,concepts include implementing movement, applying,various programs and applications to their,process, and the exploration of virtual reality,and how illustration can be applied to 3D spaces,with concepts and ideas that are aimed at a,diverse global audience.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 231

  • DIL-443 ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN II

    In this course, students explore more complex,issues in dealing with text and image, translating,ideas into visual message constructs that,effectively combine the two in symbiotic,relationships. Students engage in problems that,demand research, creation and management of,numerous visual and informational elements within,a given visual product. Students will be guided on,methods of effective engagement with the local,community through their illustration and design,course projects.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 342

  • DIL-458 BEYOND THE PORTFOLIO

    This course, which must be taken in the first,semester of the senior year will provide a,business education that will serve to empower,students to obtain a fulfilling art career.,Students will compare four illustration markets,and identify what market is appropriate for their,work and lifestyle. In addition to this topics and,issues relating to best sustainable business,practices relevant to local, national, and global,communities, and how the student can have a,positive impact as a responsible creative,businessperson. Students will use the most,contemporary resources and promotional practices,to create materials to support the students in,the illustration market of their choosing.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 342

  • DIL-475 ILLUSTRATION INTERNSHIP

    Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. To participate students must be,of junior or senior status with completion of,freshman and sophomore studios. Students must,have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Seniors may,not be eligible to participate in an internship,during their final semester. Transfer students,must have attended one semester at CCS in addition,to meeting the other eligibility criteria.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 246, DIL 247, DIL 261

  • DIL-483 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO A

    In this course, with the assistance of the,instructor, students create artist statements, and,conceive of a body of work to start exploring in,Illustration Studio A. The work (or portfolio),created in this course establishes the artist’s,point of entry into their chosen market(s) or path,within the illustration industry. The students’,artist statements will demonstrate a knowledge of,current industry practice, and students are,encouraged and guided to explore how their chosen,direction relates to race, gender, sexual,orientation/Identity, community development,,disability/differently-abled, climate,change/justice/sustainability, global cultures,,and economic class.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 340, DIL 342

  • DIL-484 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO B

    This course is a continuation of DIL 483. With the,assistance of the instructor, students continue to,explore and revise their artist statements and,body of work started in Illustration Studio A. ,The work (or portfolio) created in this course,establishes the artist’s point of entry into their,chosen market(s) or path within the illustration,industry. The students’ artist statements will,demonstrate a knowledge of current industry,practice, and students are encouraged to explore,how their chosen direction relates to race,,gender, sexual orientation/Identity, community,development, disability/differently-abled, climate,change/justice/sustainability, global cultures,,and economic class.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 340, DIL 342

  • DIL-485 STORYTELLING FOR COMICS 1

    The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,

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    ,STORYTELLING FOR COMICS 1,,

    ,Students will be engaged in a comprehensive,exploration of the elements of comics storytelling,through several exercises and assignments.,Students will learn about various techniques,,mechanics, structures, and vocabulary employed in,the production of published comics media in all,genres (such as adventure, humor, science fiction,,horror, crime, non-fiction, etc.).and types (such,as mainstream, independent, underground, web,comics, etc.) However, although drawing techniques,will be discussed and certainly employed, this,course is primarily designed to teach the,mechanics of the storytelling process from script,to finished art. This course is one of two courses,in Storytelling For Comics.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL-231, DIL-246 and DIL-261

  • DIL-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

    Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

    Credits: 3

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