IL 3850 - Digital Illustration I

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

In this junior-level course, students will combine traditional skills, analog materials, and digital media to learn a variety of methods for creating their artwork digitally. This course also defines and develops the necessary methods for producing powerful single-image illustrations that can quickly create meaning for broad audiences. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have explored visual metaphors and applied digital tools to various conceptual projects.

Prerequisites: FD 1020 - 2D Design: Elements + Principles and IL 2575 - Illustration I

Notes: (Formerly IL 4550 Digital Illustration I)

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate the use of Photoshop and Illustrator to produce single-image conceptual illustrations for contemporary market needs.
Integrate traditional and digital media to create unique and effective illustrations.
Implement visual metaphor strategies for effective conceptual illustrations.

IL3850 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required Course Materials:
Optional Materials based on Student Preference