306967 (v.1) Illustration Fundamentals 292

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	306964 (v.1) Illustration Techniques 291
Syllabus:	The theme is Exploration 2 and is an extension of Illustration Techniques 291. It focuses on the fundamental elements and principles of illustration, in order to assist students to understand and meet requirements of given briefs. Successful illustrations very often depend on well-defined briefs and focused objectives. Students will be encouraged to think creatively and be able to critically evaluate their works and those of others.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Identified, analysed and applied selected Illustration techniques. Generated and manipulated ideas in constructing required images. Selected various illustration tools such as pencils, pens, paint and computers to create different visual effects. Identified needed requirements to solve complex visual problems. Developed ideas in a creative and practical way.
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:	Bruce-Mitford, M. (1998), Signs and Symbols. New York, RD Press. Glaser, M. (2000). Art is Work. USA, Overlook Press. Livingstone, A. (1999), Digital Graphic and Illustration. USA. Rockport Publishers. Slade, C. (1997), The Encyclopaedia of Illustration Techniques. New York, Simon and Schuster. Wallschlaeger, C. (1998), Basic Visual Concepts and Principles. London, McGraw-Hill. White, T. (1988), The Animators Workbook. USA, Guptill.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Final folio presentation 20%. Selected briefs (5) 16% (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