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Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 
    
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MACA 1040 - Illustration Fundamentals

Credit Hours: 4.00


Prerequisites: None

(3 credit hrs prior to Fall 2005)

Freehand and conceptual drawing dealing with perspective, composition, layout and rendering techniques used by the technical and commercial artist.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 6
Billable Contact Hours: 6
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate observational skills for greater drawing accuracy (size relationships, angles, negative spaces).

Objectives:

  1. Draw circles freehand.
  2. Scale a room in one point perspective.
  3. Design a comprehensive rough.
  4. Scale and grid photo reference.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to stress line, mass, texture, value, color, and composition in relation to drawing.

Objectives:

  1. Develop thumbnail sketches.
  2. Render a cube and sphere in monochromatic color scheme.
  3. Render textures through transfer method.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the basic principles of 1, 2, and 3 point perspective related to freehand drawing.

Objectives:

  1. Draw a cube in 1 point perspective.
  2. Draw a cube in 2 point perspective.
  3. Draw an ellipse in one point perspective.
  4. Draw an ellipse in two point perspective.
  5. Scale a room in one point perspective.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify light, shadow, texture, and color as it relates to form.

Objectives:

  1. Design a comprehensive rough.
  2. Use visual indication techniques.
  3. Render 3-dimensional shapes.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  1. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Introduction
    1. Classroom etiquette
    2. Attendance policy
    3. Departmental codes
    4. Materials
  2. One Point Perspective
    1. Cubes
    2. Circles
    3. Cylinders
    4. Grids
    5. Room
    6. City
  3. Two Point Perspective
    1. Cubes
    2. Grids
    3. Room
    4. City
  4. Light and Form
    1. Form and Cast Shadow
    2. Core and Reflective Light
    3. Value Grid
    4. Basic Shapes
    5. Portraits
    6. Animals
    7. Montage
    8. Advertisement
  5. Final Project
    1. TBD individually with student as it relates to illustration fundamentals

Primary Faculty
Busch, Matthew S
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Hinrichsen, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald



Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088



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