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.
Billable Contact Hours: 6
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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: - Draw circles freehand.
- Scale a room in one point perspective.
- Design a comprehensive rough.
- 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: - Develop thumbnail sketches.
- Render a cube and sphere in monochromatic color scheme.
- 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: - Draw a cube in 1 point perspective.
- Draw a cube in 2 point perspective.
- Draw an ellipse in one point perspective.
- Draw an ellipse in two point perspective.
- 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: - Design a comprehensive rough.
- Use visual indication techniques.
- Render 3-dimensional shapes.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- Introduction
- Classroom etiquette
- Attendance policy
- Departmental codes
- Materials
- One Point Perspective
- Cubes
- Circles
- Cylinders
- Grids
- Room
- City
- Two Point Perspective
- Cubes
- Grids
- Room
- City
- Light and Form
- Form and Cast Shadow
- Core and Reflective Light
- Value Grid
- Basic Shapes
- Portraits
- Animals
- Montage
- Advertisement
- Final Project
- TBD individually with student as it relates to illustration fundamentals
Primary Faculty
Busch, Matthew S
Secondary Faculty
Associate Dean
Thero, Laura
Dean
Hutchison, Donald
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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