This course focuses on the needs of the illustration student, concentrating on the fundamentals of composition, color, media application and the basic elements of picture-making. Other issues covered in-depth include the acquisition and proper usage of reference materials, the development and visual expression of precise imagery, and the function of the sketch in the process and execution of the finished illustration. Excellence in design, drawing and presentation will be stressed throughout the course. Guest lecturers and slide presentations are included.
NOTE: Assignments vary each semester.