Illustration Courses

AD 120 Drawing/Illustration
4 credit hours

Introduction to methods and knowledge needed to create various types of forms and spatial illusions.

AD 219 Illustration Forms
4 credit hours

Study of illustration concepts and techniques. The focus is on studio production in book, magazine advertising, television and film illustration with an emphasis on color and linear perspective using a variety of media including computer imaging.

AD 319 Illustration: Seminar
4 credit hours
Prerequisites: AD 203 and AD 219 with a “B” or better

Development of a competitive professional portfolio with assignments that closely parallel illustration problems encountered in the profession. Two areas of illustration are chosen by the student stressing the interaction of image, color typography and social meaning.

AD 419 Illustration: Seminar
4 credit hours
Prerequisite: AD 319 with a “B” or better

Completion of a competitive professional portfolio focusing on one area of illustration with students choosing the concepts, themes and techniques. Illustration markets and career opportunities are investigated.

AD 456 Illustration: B.F.A. Seminar
4 credit hours
Prerequisites: AD 303 and AD 419 with a “B” or better

Study of image, color, typography and social meaning for the visual communication media. Students complete a professional portfolio demonstrating mastery of illustration problems in their chosen area.