Graphic Illustration

FA GA GI 210
Credit hours 3
Contact hours 45

The course explores illustration as an instrument of communication (i.e. in advertising) and narration (i.e. in comic books). It aims to improve drawing and design skills by teaching image-making, with an emphasis on edge, shape, color and value. The student will learn to apply composition and design, and color and conceptualization, to a wide range of materials and techniques. Students will use Adobe Photoshop and other graphic software in the course. Prerequisites: Basic drawing skills are necessary. Introduction to Graphic Design is useful but not mandatory. *Lab Fee Required