GA2212:03
Applied Illustration Major Study 1
Townsville
Prerequisites: GA2010
Inadmissable Subject Combination: VA2192
13 lectures, 39 tutorials, 13 hours practicals, 13 hours workshops. Second semester.
Available to students enrolled in the BCommunication Design degree.
Staff: Ms L MacNaughton.
A series of theoretical and practical workshops will be conducted exploring analytical and descriptive illustration fields such as: scientific, technical, industrial, wildlife, historical, portraiture, botanical, medical and informational. Both traditional and contemporary methods will be introduced. Emphasis will be on consolidation of skills, technical development and accuracy of observation. Studies will include: introduction to a range of media specific to the major fields of illustration; preparing artwork for publication; illustrating a specific text; realistic/photoreal rendering; concept building skills.
Learning Objectives:
- have a working knowledge of traditional techniques and media;
- become familiar with a more comprehensive range of illustration fields;
- produce high quality presentation visuals;
- develop a range of analytical and critical skills related to design practice;
- produce effective, full colour drawings and illustrations for publication;
- effective use of colour for maximum impact;
- further develop a personal style.
Assessment by end of year examination (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 and academic adviser or Head of College.