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Dec 12, 2024
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AH 2060 - History of American Illustration
Credits: 3
This course offers the beginning illustration student a broad view of the major personalities who influenced the illustration field. Examining how past illustrators conceived and produced their artwork for the mass media, this course uncovers the roots of style and reveals the singular philosophies that shaped the major avenues of illustration. Upon successful completion of this course, students will exhibit increased skills and knowledge in reading, writing, and in employing analytical skills in evaluating the influences of the past in shaping visual storytelling styles within American culture.
Prerequisites: AH 1000 - Introduction to Art + Visual Design or AH 1100 - Art History I: Ancient to Medieval .
Notes: Offered online only.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses.
- Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting.
- Students recognize formal art historical divisions of Illustration.
- Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies.
- Understand the relationship between art history and the history of American illustration.
- Understand elements of design and the role they play in visual storytelling.
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