ART 238 - Illustration - Color Media

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Introduces traditional (non-digital) illustration techniques, concepts and practices, allowing students to develop an understanding of how to create an illustration both physically as well as conceptually. The course focuses on color and color media and is designed to increase basic art skills, provide the tools and knowledge for students to successfully complete assigned projects, and develop an understanding of commercial illustration applications.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Render objects, surfaces, and spaces in color media.
CLO#2: Complete illustrations with defined parameters in a variety of color media. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#3: Execute sketches which explore possible illustration goals quickly and accurately.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: 12 color Prismacolor pencil set, Kneaded eraser, white plastic eraser, #12 round and ¾” flat watercolor brushes, 12 color pastel set, Pastel papers, 2-ply Bristol paper, 9” x 12” watercolor pad, Workable Fixative spray

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.