MACA 1040 - Illustration Fundamentals

Credit Hours: 4.00

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.

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