Meets 6 hours a week. The fundamental techniques of communicating visually through illustration are covered in this class. Assignments are based on the practical problems that illustrators solve. Case histories are used to demonstrate the steps illustrations go through from initial client description to finished reproductions. Meets 6 hours a week.
Emphasis is placed on full-color illustration and the use of a wide variety of color mediums.
Technical and editorial illustration are examined. Meets 6 hours a week. Students receive practical commercial art experience in this class. Regular eight-hour working days are spent in the A Beka Book art and graphics department putting classroom knowledge to work on current projects. Valuable additions to portfolios are gained through this practical course.