IL 2520 - Illustration Media

Credits: 3

Students explore a variety of media that are particularly effective for illustrators working with deadlines. The emphasis of this course is experimentation with innovative techniques using both water-based and oil media to discover new ways to express their ideas visually. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have practical usage and application of various drawing and painting media. They will show a curiosity and openness to experimentation in nontraditional solutions. The student will understand efficient methods of creating images that require short deadlines.

Prerequisites: FD 1120 - Topics in Color

Course Learning Outcomes:

Explore new media and experiment with alternative surfaces and tools, including digital media.
Combine media and drawing styles to create innovative visual images.
Apply various media techniques efficiently.

Course Materials:

Exacto Knife & Blades (or Utility Knife)
Spray Fix
Sketchbook
Masking Tape
Tracing Paper Pad and/or Drafting Film
Graphite Pencils (1-4)
India Ink
Pen & Ink Pen Nips Set
Plate Bond
Illustration Board (5 or more)
Watercolor or Acrylic Synthetic Brushes (5 or more)
Acrylic Paints (5 or more)
Acrylic Pallette
Oil Paints (5 or more)
Oil or Acryic Mediums (glazing, drying, mixing, etc.)
Sculpey Modeling Clay (1 lb)
Sculpture Hand Tools
Sculpture Armature Items (wire, foil, tacks, etc.)
erasers (kneaded, magic rub)
Drawing Extras (blending stump, sandpaper, etc)

**Materials may vary depending on the instructor, make sure to check with your professor before purchasing.