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Dec 26, 2024
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MACA 2190 - Figure Illustration 2 Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: MACA 1090
(3 credit hrs prior to Fall 2005)
Advanced study of figure illustration as applied in book, magazine, advertising, and other commercial area; assigned problems using materials and techniques required by mass reproduction processes. May be taken two times for credit with the approval of a Media & Communication Arts advisor.
Billable Contact Hours: 6
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome A: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate an aesthetic sensibility in regard to illustrating the human figure.Objectives: - Illustrate the bone and muscle structure of the human anatomy.
- Apply various media used in mass reproduction (line ink and pencil, wash, charcoal, markers, acrylics, watercolor, etc.).
- Draw the figure fully clothed displaying comprehension of anatomy, weight, balance, and drapery.
- Assemble a reference file from actual photos and other photo sources.
- Draw a proportioned / commercial 8 headed male and female figure in the anterior, posterior, and lateral view.
- Demonstrate foreshortening.
- Identify light and shadow of round and angular human forms.
- Draw proportioned hand studies.
- Draw the human head in different views so as to capture a likeness.
Outcome B: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate technical skills to create commercial figure illustrations. Objectives: - Draw the figure with a limited color palette.
- Draw the figure in full color.
- Demonstrate techniques of fashion illustration.
- Draw children.
- Draw the proportional figure in various media for commercial reproduction.
- Render the effect of light on the human form.
Outcome C: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate research and organizational skills as they apply to developing full color illustrations. Objectives: - Explain light and shadow of round and angular human forms.
- Identify current illustrators and illustrative trends.
- Illustrate the figure as it relates to problem solving with current visual communication trends.
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
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- Introduction
- Classroom etiquette
- Attendance policy
- Departmental codes
- Materials
- Gesture
- Motion
- Limited Palette
- Form and Cast Shadow
- Core and Reflected Light
- Skeletal Bones
- Muscles
- Full Color
- Emotion
- Proportion
- Anatomy
- Linear
- Tonal
- Monochromatic
- Value Grid
- Texture
- Features
- Likeness
- Caricature
- Book Cover
- Artist Study
- Mixed Media
- Sketchbook Exercises
- Drawing from life
- Anatomy studies
- Artist Studies
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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