ILLUS-3027  

DIVERSE GENDERS IN ILLUSTRATION

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Course Level: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, 5th Year, Graduate

3 CREDITS

In this studio class with art history content you will be focusing on self-development and concept development in a feminist context. Until very recently, illustrators were restricted to certain subjects and career paths according to their gender, and women historically and still receive less pay and recognition. Here, we develop an understanding of historical “women’s work” and how to navigate contemporary opportunities and barriers through projects about historic and contemporary female and non-binary illustrators and cartoonists (and some designers and animators); traditionally female-gendered media; issues and ethics; and other relevant aspects using artistic and liberal-arts research to inform artistic expression. You will make exploratory things in-class and for homework, and complete 2-3 projects. Work is supported by readings/videos/audios that range from things written by the artists themselves to period commentary to theory and criticism concerning how gendering has impacted careers in illustration and visual culture at large. Budget allowing, we may have a guest. Projects that include writing integrated into them (such as a zine, comic, poster, story, website, etc) are encouraged. Topics expanding knowledge of global and BIPOC women are especially welcomed. Medium and approach are open.

Capacity: 15

Registration Restriction: Open to all when offered in Wintersession

Semester Offered: Wintersession