VCO3205

Illustration 5

6 points - 4 studio hours and 8 independent study hours per week - Second semester - Caulfield - Prerequisites: VCO3204 - Elective

Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students should prepare illustration for printing with full understanding of the technical requirements; work creatively as an illustrator in a role of productive cooperation with designers, editors and art directors; work as an illustrator, with understanding of basic business practices, including costing, the writing of contracts, copyright and legal obligations; appropriately and successfully promote their practice as a professional illustrators.

Synopsis This subject examines the role that illustrators play in cooperation with designers, art directors, editors and production staff. Their place in the commercial environment is studied with particular emphasis on the financial and legal obligations of illustrators. Self-promotion options are explored and placed in action while developing a viable illustration practice.

Assessment Assigned projects 70% - Promotion project 30%

Prescribed texts

Heller S and Fernandes T The business of illustration Watson Guptill, 1995
Simpson I The new guide to illustration Chartwell Books, 1990
McArthon B and Stuart D A smile in the mind: Witty thinking in graphic design Phaidon, 1996
McIlroy Coats/Sharp Practice Illuminations: Solving design problems through illustration Elfande Art Publishing, 1993
The Society of Publication Designers The best spot illustrations Rockport Publishers, 1995
Howard R The illustrators bible Watson Guptill, 1995

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