At this point, students have chosen to devote themselves to Illustration as a major - therefore starting now, students will begin to be treated as working illustrators. This course will focus on learning to communicate visions and ideas clearly and effectively. Projects are assigned weekly, with tight restrictions and specific guidelines. There will also be a few technique and technical demos by the instructor as well as visiting professional illustrators. Illustration is about the communication of ideas, and it is also about the presentation of ideas: presentation meaning craftsmanship and presentation meaning ascetic enjoyment. The joy and challenge of illustration is finding "freedom within constraints". This course will help students learn to find new and clear ways to communicate their individual vision within the constraints that are set.

OVERVIEW

This class will explore the narrative and conceptual potential of color and design, their application, purpose and potential. Over the course of the semester we will discuss style, taste, metaphors, memory, research and other aspects of concept, interspersed with tool demos, drawing exercises and specific elements of execution.

The first 6 assignments will take up two sessions: sketches on Monday and finals on Tuesdays. These short assignments are designed to cover a diverse range of applications, styles and methods without committing to a large project. There will be no homework between these assignments, but you are strongly encouraged to do revisions and dedicate this time to research and preparation for assignments 7 and 9 that are accessible from the beginning of the semester.

Assignment 7 involves illustration one of the short stories given in the assignment. Read all of them as soon as you can and start sketching out ideas soon. Assignment 9 is a large project that you will have to come up with and pitch to the class on the first session. Keep track of all your ideas during the semester, so at the pitch session you can present no less than 3 different ideas.

ATTENDANCE

All deadlines must be met.

If there are circumstances that prevent you from turning in work on time, make sure you notify me as early as possible. Likewise, if you have to miss a class, notify me in advance and attach your homework.

Bad attendance will affect your grade.

Three missed classes will result in an automatic failure.

If you are late, join the class quietly without announcing your excuses.

ETIQUETTE

During workshop sessions, please be respectful of the shared space—conversations are permitted, as long as the volume is kept reasonably low. You don’t need to raise your hand to voice an opinion, however, please avoid interrupting and allow others to speak.

If you need to make a phone call or attend to private matters, leave the class and return quietly without disrupting the flow. Eating and drinking is permitted, preferably during a break.

ELECTRONICS

You may use your phones and devices for research and translation only. Please check your social networks during breaks.

All devices must be set on silent.

CRITIQUE