VCO2205

Illustration for editorial (6 points)

(A&D)

Leader: To be advised

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will: 1.draw upon a variety of illustration techniques: traditional, electronic and experimental; 2.explore the essential role illustration continues to play in editorial environments; 3.apply the principles of composition to the practice of illustration, and its surrounding editorial elements; 4.understand the important link between text and image; 5.develop an ability to extract the essence of a mass of words into one encompassing illustration; 6.understand the historical development of illustration in editorial environments and comprehend its ability as a persuasive and prevalent public art-form; 7.understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Assessment: Major projects: 80%. Visual diary: 10%. Minor exercises: 10%.

Contact Hours: One 1 hour lecture plus 3 studio hours and 8 independent study hours per week

Prerequisites: VCO1203 and OHS1000

Prohibitions: VCO3204