ILUS 306: Illustration Practices: Topic

This course varies in topic from section to section, and is repeatable for 6 credits so long as the thematic topic has changed. Students will expand on foundational theories, while responding to the specific cultural context and the unique practical concerns of a particular genre. In the spirit of critical inquiry, this course will integrate a specialized understanding of a particular creative industry with an investigation of the poetic potential of illustrative practices. Topics might include Graphic Novel, Toy + Surface Design, Children’s Book and Advertising Illustration among others.