ART 136A BEGINNING ILLUSTRATION

Catalog description

ART 136A is a hybrid (half online, half face-to-face) introductory course to the professional field of illustration. The students will acquire fundamental illustration skills and become familiar with principal areas within the field, such as Editorial, Advertising, and Scientific-Technical. Students will explore a variety of techniques, while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will use their knowledge of drawing, design, and style to communicate ideas

ART 136B INTERMEDIATE ILLUSTRATION

Catalog description

It is a hybrid (half online, half face-to-face) course. Further exploration of visual communication strategies as they relate to the field of illustration. Experimenting with wet and dry media, use of research, techniques and professional presentation in the development of personal style. Focus on professional problem-solving approach in the following areas: book illustration, graphic narrative, caricature, and character design.

ART 136C ADVANCED ILLUSTRATION

Catalog description

ART 136C is a hybrid (half online, half face-to-face). Development of professional portfolio, comprehensive layout, and the use of typography in illustration; emphasis on advanced development of personal style through an examination of content, materials and techniques, as well as further development of vocabulary and presentation skills for effective visual communication.

Gallery of student work1

Gallery of student work 2

Important Dates

ART 136ABC is a hybrid class. All 3 levels meet on Ocean Campus, Creative Arts blg, room A103 every Thursday from 12:10- 3pm for 52.5 hours total, 3 hours per week for a 17.5 weeks semester. For the independent work of the class student should expect to spend 3 hours per week working with online materials, total of 52.5 hours, for a 17.5 weeks semester. Students may interact with the instructor via course email, discussion forums, during face-to-face meetings, and/or office hours.

Course Syllabus