Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Survey of American illustration integrated with studio assignments for developing perceptual and conceptual literacy. Second semester: visual interpretation of manuscripts in various media. Camera as a research tool.

Survey of American illustration integrated with studio assignments for developing perceptual and conceptual literacy. Second semester: visual interpretation of manuscripts in various media. Camera as a research tool.

Introduction to materials, techniques, equipment, and processes used by designers and illustrators.

Illustration skills and techniques. Practical application of color. Exploration of three-dimensional communication.

The history of American illustration since the mid 1800s to present. Impact on and reflection of American history in both cultural and visual forms.

Exploration and use of vector and bitmap computer applications to solve visual communication problems and create illustrations.

Exploration of traditional and contemporary approaches to drawing for illustrators and designers including comprehensive sketches and storyboards. Proportion and draped figure drawing emphasized.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Starting with cave paintings, people have always told stories visually. We will follow comics¿ humble beginnings from etchings and engravings to four-color printing and beyond, exploring comics¿ influence on and reflection of American culture. Additional work required for graduate students.

Visual interpretation of reproduction, development of conceptual elements, composition, and color.

Principles of visual communication: choice of subject, procedures, and the practice of illustration. Studio class assignments.

Design and development of graphic projects. Information gathering methods using photography, library, and archival research.

Designed for students in fields related to Freelance Illustration for Publishing (either in print or digitally). Assignments in distinctive drawing and digital skills in a stylized approach often commenting on social and/or political issues.

Students interested in improving skills for Graphic Novels, Children¿s Books, Comics or Storyboarding. Assignments: series of images to convey a narrative with strong drawing skills to communicate essential elements of storytelling in a descriptive manner.

Students will employ a graphic approach to illustration using the fundamentals of visual communication to create projects targeted to licensing, stationary, packaging, for graphics studios, etc.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Assignments with professional restrictions focused on developing a well-rounded portfolio geared toward a specific market

Assignments with professional restrictions focused on developing a well-rounded portfolio geared toward a specific market

Presentation, marketing, and promotion for the professional illustrator. Pricing, contracts, copyright laws, and other professional issues.

Course is designed for students who are interested in field of freelance illustration for publishing.  Assignments expect stylistically distinctive creative work and conceptual thinking in commenting on social or political topics. For graduate students, additional work will be required.

For students interested in improving drawing and story-telling skills for Graphic Novels, Children's Books, Comics or Storyboarding. Assignments will include a series of images that convey a narrative, using strong drawing skills and incorporating essential descriptive elements. Grad students are required to do additional work.

This course introduces students to the specifics of Visual Development for animation and gaming. Students will develop characters and environments for a story of their choosing. Grad students are required to do additional work.

Students will make illustrations in a distinctively personal style to create products targeted to licensing, patterning, and decorative work. Students will explore prospective marketplaces appropriate to their work. Grad students are required to do additional work.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.