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306964 (v.1) Illustration Techniques 291


 

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.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

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.

Field of Education:

 100501 Graphic Arts and Design Studies

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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