2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: Undergraduate

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • DIL-327 FASHION & LIFESTYLE ILLUSTRATION

    In this course, students focus on mixed markets of,fashion and pop culture. This is not a fashion,course in the traditional sense, but it is,established for students interested in fashion and,lifestyle markets. An individual approach and,experimentation with different media in the,handling of figures and products is emphasized.,Projects include editorial illustration for,fashion and pop culture periodicals, illustrations,to promote beauty, body positivity, inclusivity,,lifestyle products, clothing lines, and,development of a personal brand. Students are,encouraged and guided on how to explore and,research how fashion illustration relates to race,,gender, sexual orientation/Identity,,disability/differently-abled, global cultures, and,economic class.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 231, DIL 261

  • DIL-328 ILLUSTRATION AS VISUAL ESSAY

    Illustration as Visual Essay emphasizes the,importance of the illustrator as storyteller.,Students will work with a variety of,community-based organizations through a series of,field trips to document a wide range of stories,from a diverse group of individuals who may not,necessarily get media coverage. On-location,drawings and paintings will be utilized as the,material for a finished series of illustrations on,the student’s chosen theme.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 247

  • DIL-329 COSTUMED FIGURE ILLUSTRATION

    Costumed Figure Illustration is an advanced,figure drawing and painting class that develops,,and reinforces the basics of clothed figure,drawing and painting while allowing room for,ample experimentation. Students work with the,instructor to set individual style and technique,goals for the semester based on their unique,career plans. Individual and independent,approaches to working in various media are,stressed in this course. Models for this course,will reflect various races, genders, sexual,orientations/Identity, and,disability/differently-abled. Models will pose in,the historical and fantasy themed costume in,complex scene setups to encourage the student to,develop full narrative figure-based Illustration. ,Large scale projects requiring surfaces over 4,feet in length in either direction are assigned,throughout the semester.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 247

  • DIL-330 EXPERIMENTAL ILLUSTRATION W MIXED MEDIA

    This course covers advanced processes and,techniques for working with various media and,encourages students to experiment with less,traditional methods in an effort to develop,personal voice and mark-making language.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 231, DIL 247

  • DIL-335 INTRODUCTION TO STORYBOARDING

    This course offers fundamental instruction needed,for development of visualization skills and,vocabulary applied in the production of,storyboards for cinema, gaming, animatics,,television and advertising directed towards,diverse audiences and markets. Students learn to,utilize traditional drawing mediums to produce,finished projects. Assignments cover composition,,storytelling, camera angles and moves and,presentation values to meet industry standards.,Open to non-majors with departmental approval.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 206 (formelry DIL 306)

  • DIL-336 ADVERTISING & CINEMATIC STORYBOARDING

    This course facilitates training in speed drawing,,perspective, conceptual story development and,cinematic language capabilities utilized for the,creation and design of storyboards for diverse,audiences. These skills prepare students with,narrative conceptualization capabilities that can,be utilized in pre-production in a variety of,entertainment-related areas such as advertising,,film, animation and video game development.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 261

  • 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