DESIL 354
Survey of Illustration History
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Survey of the international history of illustration highlighting the evolution of techniques and artistic movements that shape contemporary image-making.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Illustration BFA or design majors only.
Title
Overall Course Outcome
Learning Outcome
Students will gain a broad understanding of the evolution of illustration, or narrative image making, throughout recorded history, including its purposeful creation, methods of creation and reproduction, and its cultural impacts.
Through additional research and writing, students will add to the course materials to contribute new insight and thought in the analysis of narrative image making.
Title
History of Illustration
Learning Outcome
Students will gain an understanding of illustration's evolution and influence within an international historical context, including techniques and movements that have shaped contemporary image making and industry practices.
