GA3122:03
Applied Illustration Major Study 4
Townsville
Prerequisites: GA2212 GA2222
Inadmissable Subject Combination: VA3190
13 lectures, 13 hours practicals, 39 hours workshops. First semester.
Staff: Ms K Carter.
An introduction to digital illustration theory and practice. This is the fourth unit of a six semester advanced program for students studying illustration. Students enrolled in this subject will undertake a series of lectures, tutorials and practical exercises designed to develop a broad understanding of the function, philosophy and role of digital illustration in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of research and investigative activities through exercises designed to utilise a variety of illustration skills. Students will develop basic expertise in a range of digital applications and technologies — thus extending their foundation level understanding of core illustration related activities.
Structured practical exercises will introduce students to aspects of: pre-press production processes; single and limited colour design; visualisation skills; computer graphics and communications technologies; fundamentals of digital illustration; communication illustration.
A key aspect of this subject will be the elaboration of a systematic approach to illustration and concept development, with specific regard to the visual and graphic arts, encompassing such processes as semiotic analysis, design synectics, lateral thinking and brainstorming. Students will be encouraged to observe and participate in regional, national and international discussions in appropriate related electronic news and discussion groups and will develop an awareness of the growing hypermedia application of illustration.
Learning Objectives:
- develop basic skills with computer graphics applications;
- apply appropriate and creative design solutions to given problems and follow these solutions through several production phases in a manner suited to the selected production process;
- demonstrate a basic understanding of traditional and digital pre-press processes and apply this knowledge in the formulation of the student’s work;
- utilise available computer software and information resources at a basic level for creative, research and technical purposes;
- develop a range of analytical and critical skills related to illustration practice;
- produce effective, limited colour illustrations and graphical images.
Assessment by tutorial presentation (20%); three practical assignments (60%); visual journal (20%). Attendance of 80% at practical workshops is required to pass this subject unless prior arrangement has been made with the lecturer, academic adviser or Head of College.
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