For this class, students will have the choice of three different clients/projects, selecting the one most consistent with their portfolio goals and skills. After they have completed their initial research, students will complete the project in six stages: Concept, Research, and Production Plan; Character, Scene, and Lighting Sketches; Point-of-View Sketches; Color Keys and Typography Samples; Color Comps; and Final Creative Work.

• Computer with Internet connection.
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CC (InDesign optional).
• Drawing and art supplies may be required depending on your choice of project.

Students in this course can expect to learn to:

• Explore and research advanced illustration concepts related to visualization, dramatic, reflective, and atmospheric lighting, convincingly and creatively representing objects and/or the human figure in space, and develop environments in linear perspective.
• Enhance technical and conceptual skills while developing imagery based upon imagination.
• Examine, gather, analyze, synthesize, and professionally present research and produce creative work in alignment with the course content, assignment criteria, and presentation guidelines.
• Actively participate in class discussions/meetings, constructively assess the work of your peers, and enhance your creative work based upon feedback.
• Demonstrate effective and efficient use of your digital and traditional drawing, painting, and other image making skills to create quality portfolio ready pieces.
• Effectively conceptualize, create, finalize, and present a multiple illustrations (digital and/or traditional) based upon research, with consideration of course concepts and creative brief criteria.
• Apply and demonstrate technically proficient digital illustration/image making skills utilizing appropriate software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.