GA3232:03
Applied Illustration Major Study 5
Townsville
Prerequisites: GA3112 GA3122
Inadmissable Subject Combination: VA3190
13 lectures, 52 hours workshops. Second semester.
Staff: Ms L MacNaughton.
An introduction to digital illustration theory and practice. This is the fifth 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 will be given to the development of an analytical approach to the creative visual process, building upon the student’s pre-established foundation level understanding of core illustration activities.
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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