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COURSE DESCRIPTION IL LUS 3 3 04 I N T R O DU CTION TO DIGITAL IL LUSTRATION Paul Olson/ Rich Gann COURSE LEVEL: J uni or, Sen ior (Elect ive) Thi s course f ul f i l l s the C ompu t er Lit era cy requ iremen t for Ju n iors .
3 CREDITS This course introduces digital media for Illustrators using three types of computer applications: image editing (Photoshop), vector graphics (Illustrator), and page layout (InDesign). While orienting students to the technical aspects of digital media, the class also provides an essential link to the Illustration Department’s drawing, painting, and conceptual curriculum. Assignments are structured to develop vital digital skills while remaining flexible so that students can adapt them toward their specific areas of interest within the Illustration discipline. PRE RE QU I SI T E S REL AT E D ST U DI E S
P ROF E SSI ON A L AF F I N I T I E S
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CONTENT AND CONCEPT IMAGING SKILLS PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
None Vir tu a l Re a lity D e s ig n f o r S ci en ce Ad v a n c e d D ig ita l Pa in tin g We b D e s ig n Ty p e in Mo tio n D ig ita l 3 D f o r Illu s tr a to rs C h a ra c te r & E n v iro n m e n t Desi gn f or 3D G a m i n g Illu s tr a to r a s D e s ig n e r Im a g e D e s ig n D e s ig n f o r Go o d Ga m e d e s ig n , a n im a tio n con cept a r t , book/ C D C o v e r s , g ra p h ic d e s ig n , edi t or i a l / book a n d sci en t i f i c illu s tra tio n
D ig ita l 2D / 3 D, a n im a tio n , ph ot ogr a ph y, f i l m / v i deo
Students learn various working methods while maximizing creativity and enjoyment and minimizing intimidation and confusion. Students are not presumed to have previous experience with digital imaging programs, yet this course is more than a simple introduction to digital tools. Rather, it is an in-depth look at what these tools can do and practical experience in applying essential techniques to digital imagemaking. Students will leave the class with proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign The benefits of digital fluency are many, and not merely to produce purely digital art. It can be extremely helpful in the preparation of promotional materials, the gathering of references, or in experimentation and sketching prior to final execution oin traditional media. The goal will be to introduce the student to the basic concepts of working digitally and to demonstrate the flexible and forgiving nature of the tools as a means to encourage experimentation. Rather than treat digital imaging as a phenomenon without precedents, this class will concentrate on the tools of digital imaging as part of a continuum of media ranging from pencil through photography.
Capacity: 17 CONTACT INFORMATION olsonpaintings.com rbgann.com polson@risd.edu rgann@risd.edu OFFICE: ISB 117
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