COMD3313 | Introduction to Illustration

Class Info

• Date:
• Course Goals: To familiarize students with the field of illustration including its basic working methods, industry practices, basic history and philosophies. Artistic techniques will be taught as well, however this is a class focused on concept generation, and the creation of thoughtful illustrations, as opposed to a drawing or painting technical course.

To-Do Before Class

• Join this Openlab Site
• Review the Syllabus

Topic

WELCOME TO INTRO TO ILLUSTRATION

Objectives

• To familiarize students with the objectives of the course.
• To establish working practices and clarify expected outcomes.
• To introduce the basics of illustration working practices.
• To introduce concept generation techniques.

Activities

• Review academic policies & go over syllabus
• What to Expect
• Critique and Discussion best practices
• Introduction to Weekly Sketchbook Practice

Lecture

• What is Illustration?   
• Illustrators are visual problem solvers!
• Process: Where to begin?  Brainstorming & Research Techniques

In Class Demo 

• Brainstorm concepts to update MINT MAGIC TEA
• Competitive Concept Generation in Small Teams

Review Assignments and Expectations for Next Week’s Class

Due Next Week

• Assignment 1 – Beverage Label (Tea, Coffee, Beer, Wine, etc.) Illustration
  • Part 1 of 5 due next week – Brainstorm & Sketches
• Sketchbook Exercise Week 1 : Meet the Artist
• Reading Week 1 : 5 Steps to Developing a Sketchbook Practice
• Discussion Week 1 :  Developing a Sketchbook Practice
• Join this Openlab Site
• Purchase Supplies

• Read and Comment On: Sketchbook
• Read and Comment On: Online Discussion
• Read and Comment On: Hello & Welcome
• Complete: Student Survey