GDES 234 - Illustration III

Advanced projects selected and completed by students in consultation with the instructor, departmental faculty, or working professionals. PREREQUISITE(S): GDES 135 or consent of department. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Examine possible illustration markets as appropriate targets for self-promotion.
Assemble key elements of successful illustration in assignments.
Employ acquired skills using the creative process of making thumbnail sketches using visual images to express an idea.
Interpret an idea using visual images.
Create illustrations for use in portfolio and self-promotion.
Demonstrate knowledge of compositional devices in creating effective illustration.
Employ a preferred technique to continue and refine and improve that technique.
Compile and present a successful portfolio.
Explain copyright issues.
Explain contract negotiations.
Explain the process of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Construct a business plan.

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