2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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  • DHS-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

    Prerequisites:

  • DIL-147 FIGURE ILLUSTRATION I

    In this course, students are exposed to a variety,of drawing experiences, methods and materials,,using line, light and volume to explore the human,form. This includes a diverse group of models,enabling dialog and engagement on a range of body,types, proportion, value and shape.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • DIL-158 PERSPECTIVE

    This course is designed to teach students methods,for mechanical and freehand perspective drawing.,Topics covered are volumetric drawing, equal and,unequal spacing in perspective, one point,(parallel perspective), two point perspective,,three point perspective, inclined perspective,,ellipses (as well as the difference between,ellipses, circles in perspective and ovals), and,tonal values as they relate to atmospheric,perspective and the rendering formula of,highlight, light, shadow, shadow core, reflected,light, and reflected shadow. Also taught are the,understanding of light refraction and rendering of,cast shadows and the use of hard, intermediate and,soft edges to achieve a sense of dimension.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 101

  • DIL-159 PAINTING & IMAGE MAKING FOR,ILLUSTRATION I

    Students will develop a process and skills in,using painted value and color to define,composition, form, light, and space depicting,diverse cultures and perspectives. This is in,order to employ the basics of professional,illustrative working methods using water and ,oil-based painting mediums with additional,fundamental media.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 101, DIL 147

  • DIL-206 CREATIVE COMPOSITION

    Through the covering of fundamental compositional,theories, students gain the knowledge needed,to create complex, and sophisticated compositions,that serve to reinforce their Illustrations. ,This class will explore the functions of,composition through the use of color, lighting,,camera placement and visual language.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL-158

  • DIL-231 PAINTING & IMAGE MAKING FOR,ILLUSTRATION II

    This course develops and directs through the,illustration making process from ideation to,finished piece that directly relates to strong and,clear verbal and visual concepts. This course,builds upon knowledge gained in Painting and Image,Making for Illustration I that was based on,applied color theory, a knowledge of painting,mediums and materials, and the depiction of,diverse cultures and perspectives and builds upon,them by combining them with conceptual thinking,and experimentation with paint media.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL-159, DIL-247

  • DIL-246 ANATOMICAL FIGURE ILLUSTRATION

    This course provides students with a comprehensive,survey of the entire human skeleton and major,muscle areas as they relate to figure,illustration. Focusing on human anatomy lectures,,composition, proportion, and life drawings,,students create their own anatomy sketchbooks.,Study of the head, hands, and feet is a major part,of this course, along with figure construction,,using photo reference. A variety of media and,illustration techniques are demonstrated,,encouraged, and used.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 159, DIL 247

  • DIL-247 FIGURE ILLUSTRATION II

    Through the introduction of a variety of media,,this course further explores and analyzes light,,shadow, value and form in relation to the human,figure in various settings, situations. The human,figure will be depicted in a variety of diverse,ages, gender, cultures, and body types.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 147, DIL 158, DIL 159

  • DIL-261 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

    In this course, students develop the ability to,work with digital tools and concepts. There is an,initial emphasis on drawing and mark making using,a digital graphics tablet. Applied color theory,,and other relevant image making principles are,explored within the digital painting context,,allowing for the establishment of workflow,processes that overlap traditional and digital,painting and image making processes. Current,industry applications are utilized.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 147, DIL 158, DIL 159

  • DIL-270 ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN

    This course introduces students to basic design,concepts such as image, color, typographic,composition, and merges this knowledge with,contemporary picture-making principles. Students,will combine knowledge of typography and,picture-making to achieve clear communication,based on an understanding of typographic,hierarchy, message, and aesthetics, as well as,spatial relationships of the page/screen such as,grid, column, and margin. Projects are geared,toward contemporary and innovative work able to,address both traditional and emerging markets.,Industry standard programs and applications are,utilized.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: