VCDM 315 - Conceptual Thinking in Drawing and Illustration

3 Credits

Fall (Odd Years)
Prerequisite(s): ART 110 or 111. Through a series of illustration based exercises and problems students will be helped to enhance creative and technical skills for communicating visual concepts. Students will learn the professional processes of collecting reference work, creating thumbnail sketches and rough drafts. Projects are designed to increase knowledge and understanding of compositional strategies, color theory, conceptualization and exploration of materials and techniques. Students will use prior experience in drawing, painting, graphic arts, digital media or art made from repurposed materials to develop strong and effective illustrations for the purpose of marketing, journalism or personal expression.