Course Name: Illustration - Creative Writing
Course Number: 17250/17251
Open to: Grade 10-11-12
Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 1 credit (1/2 Art + 1/2 English)
Prerequisite: None
NOTE: This course is taught in conjunction with the Creative Writing (English), and will be block scheduled with both, 2 classes taken in the SAME semester. If a student has taken Creative Writing previously they can only register for the Illustration course, 10140.
If this course is taken as a senior, the Creative Writing course meets the composition 12 graduation requirement.
Course Content: This course is designed as a cross-curricular partnership with the Creative Writing course for students wishing to illustrate their own writing. Students may also just enroll in Illustration solely as an art course especially if they have taken Creative Writing previously. The course will explore a wide variety of art mediums, illustration styles, publishing, and digital trends.
Course Activities: Students will illustrate myths, fables, short stories, folktales, poems or written works composed originally or by other authors. A showcase event of student writing and accompanying illustrations will be planned by the Creative Writing and Illustration instructors and students.
Student Cost: $20 -covers all art supplies, including matte board, illustration board, ink pens, paints, brushes, and other supplies.