ART 332 - Traditional and Digital Illustration

This course explores techniques and concepts commonly used in illustration for publication and mass media. Studio projects will investigate a variety of illustration categories, including editorial illustration (magazines/newspaper), scientific illustration, and book illustration. Projects will emphasize conceptual problem solving, creative interpretation, clarity of visual communication, and the development of a personal style. Illustration skills are valuable for careers in advertising, publishing, graphic design, product design, animation, fine art, and more. We will meet with professional illustrators working in a variety of specialties throughout the semester. Materials will be both traditional (such as pen and ink, watercolor and gouache on paper) as well as digital tools (Wacom tablets, drawing software). Digital tools will be provided: your own laptop is helpful but not required. No prior experience with these specific materials is necessary. Prerequisite(s): ART 130 Offered occasionally. (4 Credits)