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
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final folio presentation 20%. Selected briefs (5) 16% (each). This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100501 Graphic Arts and Design Studies | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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