Hi all!
Here is the syllabus and materials list for the class. Note the class will start at 9 and we will go all the way to 12:30.
This blog is here so I can post assignments, references, inspirations and resources for the class. Please check it every week, new assignments and stuff will be added usually at the latest by the Thursday of each week(hopefully sooner).
For class tuesday you will need a 9 x 12 sketchbook, writing utensils. Please show up at 9 ready to work!
ILL 254 Media Arts Techniques II
Instructor Steve Ellis
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Phone: 315 289 5771
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Office: RM 328 Shaeffer
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E-mail stellis@syr.edu
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Office Hours: 12-1pm Mondays
Meeting times:Tuesdays 9- 12:30 Rm 307
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Course Description:
Survey Introduction and practice with different media for use in professional illustration work.
Goals: My goal is to help you learn how to handle and explore a variety of media
and materials that are used to create illustrations.
Emphasis will be placed on your imagination rather than the ability to copy an image.
The ultimate goal is to help you find your own, personal way of communicating visually.
Class Policies No laptops unless assigned No texting or phone calls during class.
You will be given 2 warnings about texting in class, your 3rd offense will reduce your
grade a half a letter grade for each subsequent offense.
All instruments that receive calls, messaging or anything else that makes a
sound should be put on vibrate. If you receive an emergency phone call or
text you should leave the classroom to answer it.
Presentation of assignments: reflects attitude and is part of the classroom
participation component of your grade.
Thumbnail sketches: Small sketches created in your sketchbook so you
can see how your thoughts work on paper. These sketches are for personal
critiquing only. This method should help you see if an idea can work visually.
Since thumbnail sketches help you resolve your ideas, you should complete
as many as possible.
A good amount of thumbnail sketches for each assigned is 5 –15.
Sketches: For each assignment you should create 5 to 15 sketches
in your sketchbook. Students should indicate, with an asterisk,
which 3 sketches are their favorite or redraw them as a group on a
separate sheet(s) in their sketchbook.
Your favorite sketches, called rough sketches, should be clear, clean
and easy to read. These rough sketches should be completed in black
line and/or with 3 values -black, gray and white, and composed of simple
shapes that can be “read” from about 10 feet away.
They also need to be in proportion to the final illustration.
If the final image is going to be vertical, your rough sketch should also be vertical.
Review assignments: are evaluated by the class during critiques but are not handed in.
Critique: A final review by the class and handed in at the end of class.
SYLLABUS: The syllabus is subject to change as the need arises.
SURVEY: At the end of each semester, your work will be displayed
and individually assessed by department faculty.
All illustration majors must participate in the end of the semester survey.
This is not a portfolio class. We are here to experiment and learn.
The objective of this class is to experiment and learn, not develop
portfolio pieces. Relax and enjoy yourself.
Prerequisite / Co-requisite:
ILL 2Media Arts Techniques Section 1
Audience:
Students interested in learning the techniques and materials needed to produce
illustrations in the current age of illustration
Credits: 3 credits ( 120 Credit Hours of work)
Learning Objectives:
After taking this course, students will be able to:
Understand the effective use of materials such as ink, watercolor, acrylic and
goauche and their use in illustration.
Have an effective understanding of the illustration world and artists working in the field
Bibliography/ Texts / Supplies – Required:
All students are required to buy the assigned textbook-
the Society of Illustrators 57th Annual for the fee of $25.00 (online only).
The book usually sells for $45.00 You are welcome to buy a copy directly
from the program for the cost of $30.00. Cash only to Bob Dacey.
Please purchase your copy ASAP because supplies are limited.
Link is below http://www.societyillustrators.org/Product.aspx?id=13651
You must have your class text book by week 4
Required materials:
There will be a list of materials for class in a separate document
Course Requirements and Expectations:
Students will be expected to show up in class every week ready to work,
complete assignments on time and in a professional manner as outlined in class
Grading:
A = 90 and above B = 80-89; C = 70-79 ;D = 60-69; F =59 and below
Grades will be based on:
In class work
Out of class assignments
Participation in classroom critiques
Any additional reading or research on websites, blogs or articles
Class participation
Visiting museums and galleries and taking notes
Additional drawing, painting and experimenting
Grading Table
Grades*
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Grade points
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Percentage Range
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Total Points
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A
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4.0
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A-
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3.66
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B+
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3.33
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B
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3.0
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B-
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2.66
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C+
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2.33
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C
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2.0
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C-
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1.66
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D
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1.0
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F
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0
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