ARTS 245: Beginning Illustration

Course Description

Introduces students to a range of historic and contemporary illustrative practices and the various paths they can take in industry, including fine art, editorial, publishing, advertising, visual development, surface design, and fashion Illustration. Surveys critical aspects of the Illustration process including composition and color theory, conceptual thinking, storytelling, managing workflow, expansive iteration, and working within set project parameters. Learning activities explore analog and digital techniques toward using references, collage and layout, inking over drafts, tone and gradient, flatting, rendering, and print and display. Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. Prerequisite: Restricted to School of Art & Design majors.