Digital Imaging EL 347 Introduction to experimental manipulation of digitized images as a means of visual communication. Focuses on the conceptualization, composition and technology associated with computer digitalization. Illustrating the Magazine EL 355 Students select an existing publication and illustrate all sections within, applying individual style to subject matter ranging from the editorial content of the publication to the horoscope page, from the conceptual to the decorative, and from 'letters to the editor' to 'point of sales' cover. Visual Commentary EL 358 Students produce drawing assignments based upon people, events and places. Emphasizes layout, page systems, typographic expression, communication, meaning, proportion, spacing, grids, and hierarchy.
Experimental problems explore type as pure form.
Children's Book Illustration EL 364 Instruction in contemporary children's book illustration. Assignments include selection of a picture book, text preparation of a finished dummy and completion of several finished samples. 367 Offers students the opportunity to master the craft of painting and drawing. Includes various techniques from glazing to alla prima impasto. Reinforces non-toxic applications of figure painting and drawing materials.