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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AS 232"
COURSE NAME: "Introduction to Illustration"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2022
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Sabrina Schmidt
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
W 9:00 AM 11:45 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Illustration is a fundamental visual language that informs, interprets or enhances a text or concept on published media such as books, magazines, packaging or web applications.
This course provides an introduction to the field of illustration. It aims to foster students’ creativity and equip them with the artistic agency and professional skills to develop work within the broad spectrum of illustration. Students gain insight and practical experience in the creative process and will learn how to analyse complex issues and translate them into effective visual concepts. Didactic emphasis lies on the critical analysis of project related case studies throughout history, concept development, interpretation of style, application of basic design principles, composition, usage of colour, and refinement of digital drawing techniques. A basic understanding in visual communication and competence in Adobe Design programs is expected from students who wish to take this course.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course is structured around a number of illustration projects of varying complexity with the objective to encourage the development of an individual and distinctive illustrative practice. Students who take this course are guided through the major steps of the creative process from brief, research, through to sketches and final artwork, with a strong emphasis on professional practice and real-world application of illustration within a defined context. Based on critical analysis of case studies and historic references students learn how to take informed design decisions and gain confidence in visualising complex ideas effectively. Through a comprehensive range of illustration briefs, students will explore visual elements such as colour, shape and line and their relationship to composition. The initial phase of the course will provide clear frameworks to support the visual development of research through simplification, abstraction and stylisation. Subsequent projects will encourage students to work with the principles of grouping, repetition, hierarchy and contrast.
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For specific inquiries or to set up an appointment please contact Prof. Schmidt via email on [email protected]
Any changes to the schedule, additional course information, requirements, due dates, etc. are announced on Moodle.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Gain visual literacy
Engage in the creative process from conception to execution
Express a concept visually and verbally
Develop different styles of visual expression
Enhance proficiency in Adobe Design software
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TEXTBOOK:
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Project #1 | Illustrating with textures: Interpretation of design brief, strength of concept, quantity and quality of work, level of execution | 20% |
| Project #2 | Illustrating with shapes: Interpretation of design brief, strength of concept, quantity and quality of work, level of execution | 20% |
| Project #3 | Illustrating with lines: Interpretation of design brief, strength of concept, quantity and quality of work, level of execution | 20% |
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| Project #4 | Illustrating with patterns: Interpretation of design brief, strength of concept, quantity and quality of work, level of execution | 20% |
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| Final exam | Illustration: Interpretation of design brief, strength of concept, quantity and quality of work, level of execution | 20% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality shows excellent mastery of the course content along with exceptional levels of technical skill, artistic awareness, originality, resourcefulness, commitment, quantity of work and improvement. There has been excellent collaboration and leadership in group projects, and there have been no attendance problems.
BA highly competent level of performance with work that directly addresses the content of the course, with a good quantity of work produced.
CAn acceptable level of performance: the work shows awareness of the course content, but is very limited in quantity, quality, commitment and skill.
DThe student lacks a coherent grasp of the course material and has failed to produce much work.
FNegligent in attendance, academic honesty, engagement with the course content, or production of work.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students must arrive promptly to begin class in time.
Classes are mandatory. Absences are excused only if the student obtains an exemption from the Dean’s Office. Students seeking an exemption must submit an online petition to the Academic Dean’s Office.
Unauthorized absences, incomplete assignments or assignments handed in late will result in grade penalties.
Students are responsible for catching up with any course material they miss.
Make-up work is not offered, except in exceptional circumstances and after consultation with the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Class projects must be reviewed during class with the instructor prior to submission in order to obtain full credit.
Students who seek to participate remotely on a regular basis must petition the Dean for permission to become fully remote. Non-remote students are expected to attend all class meetings in person. Non-remote students will be marked absent, even if they connect remotely.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Meeting place: Mac Lab, Largo Fiorentini 1
Week #1: Wed Sep 7: Course overview/Illustrators Now and Then I/Illustrating with textures/Insight: On the creative approach
Week #2: Wed Sep 14: Illustrating with textures contd./Insight: From sketch to illustration
Week #3: Wed Sep 21: Illustrators Now and Then II/Illustrating with textures contd./Insight: On key principles
Week #4: Wed Sep 28: Illustrating with textures contd.
Week #5: Wed Oct 5: Illustrators Now and Then III/Illustrating with shapes/Insight: On stylization
Week #6: Wed Oct 12: Illustrators Now and Then IV/Illustrating with shapes contd./Insight: On style
Week #7: Wed Oct 19: Illustrators Now and Then V/Illustrating with shapes contd./Insight: On interpreting shapes
Week #8: Wed Oct 26: Illustrating with shapes contd.
Week #9: Wed Nov 2: Illustrators Now and Then VI/Illustrating with lines/Insight: On the creative path
Week #10: Wed Nov 9: Illustrators Now and Then VII/Illustrating with lines contd.
Week #11: Wed Nov 16: Illustrating with lines contd.
Week #12: Wed Nov 23: Illustrators Now and Then VIII/Illustrating with patterns
Week #13: Wed Nov 30: Illustrating with patterns contd./Insight: Illustration checklist
Week #14: Wed Dec 7: Illustrating with patterns contd./Insight: On taking creative risks
Week #15: Final examinations Mon Dec 12 - Fri Dec 16 (excluding Thu Dec 8): Final exam tba
Overview of key bibliographic works for the course
Recommended:
- De Hamel, Christopher (1994). A History of Illuminated Manuscripts. Phaidon Inc Ltd
- Fletcher, Alan (2001). The Art of Looking Sideways. Phaidon Press
- Munari, Bruno (2019). Design as Art. Penguin Classics
- Albers, Josef (2013). Interaction of Color: 50th Anniversary Edition. Yale University Press
- Periodic readings and/or online sources will be made available via Moodle.
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