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DESIL 451

Senior Illustration Studio

Design College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Senior Illustration BFA students develop a cohesive portfolio of original work, as evidence of conceptual and theoretical understanding, substantial technical ability, creative range and individual expressive quality.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

6

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Illustration BFA majors only.

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to create marketable illustrations as well as execute a variety of concepts through rough sketches, tonal studies, color comps, and finished art. Student will have the ability to effectively communicate symbolic or story concept.

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in at least one of the illustration mediums studied, including oil, acrylics, gouache, mixed media, or digital.

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to apply a deep theoretical and practical understanding of design.

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze and develop visual images based on conceptual (symbolic) illustration solutions.

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze and develop visual images based on narrative (literal) illustration solutions.