The illustration minor features principles of art, drawing, etching, screen printing, lithography, digital illustration, figure drawing, and character design to develop a student’s skills in the area of illustration.
What will I learn?
You will develop critical thinking skills, learn to analyze, and become focused on technical production.
ANI3305
Character Design
This course continues material introduced in Drawing I (ART1011) while concentrating on developing aesthetically appealing characters. Complex designs are developed in conjunction with story, animation and cinematic concepts.
DES2236
Digital Imaging
Through the use of raster-based imaging software, the student will explore digital image creation and manipulation. The course focuses on workflow as well as software and hardware use—include the processing, saving, storage, printing, and display of such images. Refinement and development of the design process is emphasized as well as technical proficiency and practical application.
ANI3105
Figure Drawing
Course content explores human and animal anatomy through gesture studies and finished renderings. Topics include proportion, exaggeration and perspective.
ANI3015
Illustration
This is an intermediate course that allows the student to examine and create illustrations focused on character development for animation. Students are encouraged to experiment with a wide variety of software, media, and techniques through concept-driven coursework.
ART2021
Print I
This course focuses on contemporary and traditional techniques as they relate to traditional printmaking processes. Students will learn two distinct mediums over the duration of the class. Screen-printing and Relief Printing (aka woodcuts and linoleum) will be the main focus; however, color theory and ink mixing will be introduced as well.
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