Class Info
Faculty: This example post demonstrates how you can provide information about each class for your students. It uses the category âClassesâ and can be found under Activities > Classes in the site menu. Use the suggested outline below to structure your class posts. This Week's has been outlined in detail to give a clear vision of the overall course. Please feel free to use your own materials.
- Date: Tuesday, September 1st
- Meeting Info: Add online details or in-person location
- 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
- Print and Review the Syllabus
- Personalize your ZOOM background! đ
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
Online Course structure and Expectations
- Review academic policies & go over syllabus
- What to Expect in Class – Online Course Structure
- How to Navigate this Site
- Introduce Weekly Discussions
- Critique and Discussion best practices
- Introduction to required Weekly Sketchbook Practice
- Whatâs the âIdeal Workspaceâ for this class?
Lecture
- What is Illustration?
- Illustrator as visual problem solver.
- Working Process: Where to begin? Brainstorming & Research Techniques
In Class Demo
- Brainstorm concepts for a new illustration for MINT MAGIC TEA
- Competitive Concept Generation in Small Teams
Review Assignments and Expectations for Next Week’s Class
Due Next Week
- Assignment 1 â Beverage Label (Tea, Coffee, Wine, etc.) Illustration
- Part 1 of 5 due next week â Brainstorm & Research
- 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
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