IL 2520 - Illustration Media

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

Students explore a variety of media with an emphasis on experimentation and self-discovery. They will experiment with innovative techniques using: water-based media, oil media, hand-building tools, photography, and digital media. Students will also explore new ways to generate concepts, express their ideas visually, and photograph their dimensional work. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have explored the practical usage and application of various media. They will show curiosity and openness to experiment with non-traditional solutions.

Prerequisites: FD 1120 - Topics in Color

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate technical hand skills and understanding of depth, volume, and space by sculpting.
Integrate traditional and digital media to create unique and effective illustrations.
Use basic photography skills to control lighting, direct the subject, and shoot helpful photos for an illustration.

IL2520 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required 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 Nibs Set
erasers (kneaded, magic rub);
Drawing Extras (blending stump, sandpaper, etc)
Gauche Paint (5 or more)
Colored Pencils ( qty. 1-4)
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.)
Super Sculpey Modeling Clay (1 lb)
Sculpture Hand Tools
Sculpture Armature Items (wire, foil, tacks, etc.)
Pastel Set (Color)

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