306964 (v.1) Illustration Techniques 291

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Studio:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	The theme is Exploration 1 and focuses on aesthetic comprehension and illustration practice by investigating many aspects of illustration such as the visual language, techniques and conventions used. Aesthetic understanding helps students to critically respond to their own work and the work of other illustrators. Illustration practice involves the exploration and development of ideas by using a wide range of skills, techniques and processes. Throughout this unit students are encouraged to experiment withas many different techniques as possible. This will enable students to convey messages in appropriate and effective ways.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Understood meanings and values of visual language in illustration work. Applied a range of skills and Illustration techniques to meet specific requirements. Generated and manipulated ideas in constructing required images. Demonstrated knowledge of distinctive international and Australian illustrators.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Amoss, B. and Suben, E. (1995), Writing and illustrating Children's Books for Publication. London, Writer's Digest Books. Greene, G. (1996), Creating Textures in Coloured Pencil. New York, North Light Books. Klemin, D. (1965), The Illustrated Book: Its Art and Craft. New York, Bramhall House. Seligman, P. (1988), Step by Step Art School-Oils. London, Hamlyn. Slade, C. (1997), The Encyclopedia of Illustration Techniques, Simon and Schuster, New York. Smith, S. (1986), How to draw and paint Figure. London, New Burlington Book. Taylor, R. (1996), The Encyclopedia of Animation Techniques. London, Simon and Schuster. West, K. (1993), How to Draw Plants. England, Herbert Press. Wunderlich, E. (1999), Botanical Illustration in Watercolour. USA, Watson-Guptill.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Final folio presentation 20%. One compulsory brief 20%. Selected briefs (4) 15% (each). This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y