ILLUS-3412

WORDS, IMAGES, AND IDEAS

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Course Level: Junior, Senior, 5th Year

3 CREDITS

COMPUTER LITERACY REQUIREMENT: This course fulfills the computer literacy requirement for Illustration majors.

In this course, students conceptualize, edit, design, and produce either a book or the first issue of an original publication. Possibilities include: artist’s book, magazine, comic book, zine, e-zine on the web, etc. Emphasis is on concept and design. We will discuss editorial ideas and look at existing artists’ books and publications, especially alternative forms. Using computers, we work on typography, layout, and design. Collaborations both within and outside of the class are encouraged. To take this course, you must have some rudimentary knowledge of the computer and some ideas for content. Students will be instructed in Risograph printing methods.

Capacity: 15

Registration Restriction: Major elective; restricted to Illustration juniors and seniors; open to non-majors pending seat availability and permission of instructor. 

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