ILUS 208 SU91: Illustration Process: Topics
This course varies in topic from section to section, and is repeatable for credit so long as the thematic topic has changed. This course will introduce students to illustration methodologies and develop a capacity for critical discourse concerning the content of imagery in applied art practices. This will be achieved through an iterative process that maintains a continued focus on a specialized skill set. Topics might include: Colour Theory, Digital Illustration, and Perspective, among others. As an impressively diverse field that spans print, screen, objects, and environments physical and virtual, Illustration increasingly necessitates versatility in both material process and problem-solving skills.
This course is subject to priority rules; see here.
Each section of this course runs with a different topic. See here.
Design for Illustration
Design for Illustration is developed especially for illustration students, providing them with a comprehensive introduction to basic design concepts and strategies.
This course teaches design through the application of both analogue and digital methods of design, with an emphasis on Adobe Creative Suite (students are not expected to be familiar with Adobe software prior to taking this class). Over the term, we will learn foundational communication design skills by applying them to print and screen projects. Skills we will develop include colour management and reproduction, effective project presentation, and layout.
Students will leave this class with a better understanding of how their practice intersects with the field of design, including publishing and packaging, as well as how to produce, print, and present illustrated design projects. The course will also help students develop strategies to plan and manage their own projects in future classes and freelance projects. Over the course of the term, we will complete three projects designed to enhance each student’s portfolio, while showcasing their illustration skills and strengths.
Completion of 21 credits
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Robin Mitchell Cranfield is an illustrator and graphic designer specializing in illustrated books. Her studio specializes in fine book design for contemporary art galleries and for children.
Robin is the co-creator of the Windy series. In 2023 she released her fifth book for children, Wings, Waves, and Webs: Patterns in Nature with Greystone.
Robin’s work has been recognized by the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Kidscreen awards, and BolognaRagazzi. She holds a BDes from Emily Carr University and an MA in English, specializing in Print Culture, from Simon Fraser University.
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