Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

306985 v.2 Illustration Major


Introduction

Illustration is both a traditional and contemporary visual communication medium. This major focuses on the exploration and development of ideas through the use of skills and processes from within a wide range of traditional and emerging technologies. It promotes skills required for professional illustration practice and provides a theoretical framework for understanding national and international trends within the design industry. Illustrators as qualified professionals find individual creative solutions to visual communication problems.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 2 Semester 1

10006 v.3   Design in Context 291 3.0 25.0
306956 v.1   Visual Communication 291 3.0 25.0
306964 v.1   Illustration Techniques 291 3.0 25.0
308438 v.1   Design Computing (Quark) 291 2.0 12.5
308439 v.1   Design Typography 291 2.0 12.5
  OR  
308440 v.1   Design Image Techniques 291 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10007 v.3   Design in Context 292 3.0 25.0
306959 v.1   Visual Communication 292 4.0 25.0
306967 v.1   Illustration Fundamentals 292 3.0 25.0
308443 v.1   Design Typography 292 2.0 12.5
308444 v.1   Design Image Techniques 292 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

10008 v.3   Design Management 391 3.0 25.0
305779 v.1   Visual Communication Practice 391 3.0 25.0
306970 v.1   Conceptual Illustration 391 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

10010 v.4   Design Reflective Practice 392 3.0 25.0
305780 v.1   Visual Communication Practice 392 3.0 25.0
306965 v.1   Conceptual Illustration 392 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0
N1 Creative Illustration 391, Creative Illustration 392 and Digital Image Design 391 are suggested electives. A list of other suggested electives is available from the Department of Design
 
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