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Illustration is a form of visual communication in which students use their artistic abilities to effectively convey ideas for a specific use. The illustration program is rigorous in its demands, emphasizing conceptual problem solving, technical expertise, meeting deadlines and other professional practices. The program is structured to develop drawing abilities, skill with diverse traditional media and digital technology in progressive stages. Techniques classes prepare students for the editorial, advertising, and children’s book markets that are explored through challenging assignments.

The professional standards of the program are maintained through sophomore and junior reviews, which students must pass in order to advance. The program prepares students to work at a professional level, giving them a comprehensive understanding of illustration and the ability to merge client needs with their own creative problem solving.

In addition to studies in their program major, all of our students puruse a well-rounded education in foundational design, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Art History, and interdisciplinary and special studies.

Here are the course requirements for this major:
KCIL 120 – Introduction to Illustration – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCFN 110, KCFN 131 or KCDS 142

A survey of contemporary and historical illustration techniques and movements. Career options will be covered, along with the fundamentals of composition and color, the application of media, and the basic elements of picture making.
KCIL 203 – Special Topics in Illustration – 1 to 3 Credits
KCIL 222 – Three Dimensional Illustration – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCFN 132 or KCDS 143, sophomore standing

Introduction to the techniques, tools, and the personal expression in sculptural illustration.
KCIL 234 – Illustration II – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 120

Exploration of color media and processes within specific illustration assignments. Problem solving is encouraged through creative investigation.
KCIL 242 – Rendering – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 234, KCPH 120

A drawing and painting course in super realism using various media.
KCIL 252 – Watercolor for Illustrators – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 120, KCIL 234 or program consent

A course in watercolor using various themes linking text and image.
KCIL 291 – Illustration Painting I – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCFN 112, KCFN 132, KCIL 234

Painting illustrative subject matter using fundamental water-based painting techniques.
KCIL 292 – Illustration Painting II – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 291

A more advanced course in water-based painting media whose subject matter will include various illustration genres: editorial, advertising, corporate and institutional, book, and scientific.
KCIL 305 – Illustration Professional Practices – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 120, KCIL 241 or KCDM 241

Students will study current illustration markets, learn essential business practices and create the printed collateral necessary for doing business as an illustrator.
KCIL 306 – Sequential Art and Illustration – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCFN 132 or KCDS 143, junior standing

Students will learn to create storyboards, comics or graphic novels for print media, using a combination of traditional and digital techniques.
KCIL 317 – Illustrating International Literature – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 234, KCIL 323, faculty recommendation or approval of instructor
Co-requisites: KCHU 317

Students must be enrolled in KCHU 317, International Literature, to be admitted into this course. Reading assignments from KCHU 317, International Literature, will be used to explore the parallels between literature and the visual arts. Appropriate, creative illustration solutions will result from this research.
KCIL 323 – Illustration Life Drawing III – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCFA 222

Advanced study of the human figure, especially in relation to the needs of the illustrator, with emphasis on construction, composition, movement, and interpretation of the clothed and costumed figure in various media.
KCIL 324 – Illustration Life Drawing IV – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 323

Personal expression as a means of figurative illustration. Color, form, and light will be explored through various media and methods.
KCIL 326 – Contemporary Fashion Illustration – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCFN 132 or KCDS 143, junior standing

Students will study the illustration of contemporary fashions, designs and accessories as well as research the work of current fashion illustrators. Course work will include practical techniques of fashion illustration along with experimentation with various media.
KCIL 330 – Children’s Book Design and Illustration – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCFN 132 or KCDS 143, junior standing

Professional practices and techniques of children’s book and magazine illustrators, from concepting to the execution of comprehensives, and final artwork. Strategies on portfolio set-up, locating the market, interviews with publishers, copyright laws, and the legal rights of the artist and author will be discussed.
KCIL 333 – Illustration as Social Criticism – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 222, KCIL 234

The creation and rendering of various graphic editorial forms associated with current event commentary. Also includes a history of the art of social commentary, its contemporary impact, and the artists’ role in its creation.
KCIL 335 – Illustration III – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 234, KCIL 323

Concept development and creative problem solving using relevant illustration media and techniques.
KCIL 336 – Illustration IV – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 335, KCIL 241 or KCDM 241

The creation of illustrations based on research of professional styles and markets.
KCIL 341 – Airbrush Rendering – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 234, KCIL 323, or sophomore status in all other majors.

Introduces the fundamentals of airbrush illustration through practice and historical study. Black and white rendering of a variety of studies will lead to full color assignments.
KCIL 399 – Independent Study:Illustration – 1 to 3 Credits
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA, junior/senior standing
KCIL 400 – Special Problems:Illustration – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA, junior/senior standing
KCIL 402 – Internship:Illustration – 1 to 9 Credits
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA, junior/senior standing
KCIL 403 – Seminar in Illustration – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Upper-level students

Seminar dealing with special interests in illustration.
KCIL 442 – Graphic Design for the Illustrator – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 305

Students will learn graphic design and production processes for print media, using a combination of traditional and digital techniques.
KCIL 460 – Illustration Portfolio I – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 336

Preparation of a professional quality illustration portfolio based on individual style and market research.
KCIL 461 – Illustration Portfolio II – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: KCIL 336, KCIL 460

A continuation of the development and refinement of the student’s graduation portfolio.

Interdisciplinary Art & Design Studies (IADS) provides students with an opportunity to explore and obtain an expansive vocabulary within multiple disciplines. Its focus is interdisciplinary with a choice of concentration within one discipline. Areas of program concentration unique to IADS are Advertising Design, Fashion Design at Parsons Paris, Museum Gallery Studies, and Teaching Artist.

What differentiates this program from a major field of concentration such as a major in graphic design or photography is a shift in focus from discipline specific to overall breadth and interdisciplinary experience. Consequently, students will be exposed to a greater variety and range of disciplines taking fewer courses in any one area of concentration. Students will not identify their area of concentration until the end of their sophomore year. Students will be required to take core concentration courses throughout their junior and senior years.

In the second year, upon completion of the first year foundation program, students will be required to take the introductory course work prescribed within the major disciplines of Fine Arts, Photography, Graphic Design, and Illustration. This interdisciplinary experience will provide students with the necessary background to identify an area of concentration for further study in their junior and senior year.

In the junior year students will be immersed in their chosen area of concentration through multiple studio courses, an internship, and an introduction to professional practices. During the senior year students will continue to work within their given concentration as they develop their senior thesis project and professional portfolio.

This new program recognizes the changing forces within the art and design community. Today, more and more creative fields have become interdisciplinary. Artists and designers are called upon to address new challenges outside their area of expertise, traversing new horizons and learning new vocabularies. This program will provide students with a greater range of knowledge and the ability to navigate comfortably between the art and design disciplines of tomorrow.

Requirements may differ according to date of enrollment. Current students should check their college catalog.
Requires admission to major. 18-credit hour Foundation Program plus 55 credit hours of Major Requirements. Total credit hours required: 73+ Visiting Artist Program.

Course Number Title Credit Hours

Foundation Program (18 credit hours):
ART 115 Masterpieces-Art to 1400 3
ART 116 Masterpieces-Art from 1400 to the Present 3
ART 100 Visual Concepts 3
ART 150 Drawing I 3
ART 155 2-D Design 3
ART 257 Sculptural Form and Content 3
or ART 273 Handforming Clay

Graphic Design Major Requirements:

ART 151 Drawing II 3
ART 255 Introduction to Photography 3
ART 259 Graphic Design I 3
ART 260 Graphic Design II 3
ART 285 Painting I 3
ART 310 Digital Imaging 3
or MEDA 215 Interactive Art

ART 353 History of Graphic Design 3
ART 359 Graphic Design III 3
ART 360 Graphic Design IV 3
ART 361 Typography I 3
ART 362 Typography II 3
ART 401 Graphic Design V 3
ART 402 Graphic Design VI 3
ART 452 Typography III 3
ART 462 Design Realities and Professional Practices 3

ART and MEDA studio electives
6

Art History Electives
3

ART 460 Senior Seminar 1

On this course at City College Brighton and Hove you will explore the theory and practice of photography in a work-related context. The transition from film-based practice to digital imaging capture is emphasised, and it is possible to work exclusively in film or digital production during assignments. In addition, different studio lighting techniques are used in both tungsten and flash lighting disciplines. You will gain experience of different ways of working in the sector and have the opportunity to develop your own work whilst learning new skills alongside practitioners in the industry.
Course structure

In year 1, you study Digital Imaging, Studio Lighting Practice and Contextual and Critical Studies. You also explore working in the industry and examine different professional practices, working towards an end-of-year project.

Digital Imaging focuses on producing self-promotional material through print and the web using industrial software packages. In contrast, an additional module focuses on traditional film methods using negatives to produce handmade prints from a darkroom.

You will be able to publish and exhibit your own work as well as developing project management skills in working to a brief, to budget and to deadlines. There are lots of opportunities to apply your newly acquired skills within practical workshops. Theory sessions focus on the historical aspects of photography as well as exploring philosophical and social perspectives.

Professional practitioners and specialist speakers take part in the course, and give advice and practical assistance in the development of your portfolio and ideas for individual assignments.
Career and progression opportunities

Photographers have a large range of work opportunities open to them. They can work with artists who use this medium in their work, or equally, may wish to become a photographer in their own right. Photography has a major role to play in the publishing and advertising industries and there are opportunities to work as a photographer, desktop publisher or designer. Similarly there are employment opportunities in the web industry for individuals who can specialise in image production and manipulation. The opportunities are available to provide photo-images for a vast range of products including magazines, CD covers, posters and promotional material, packaging and book covers.

Depending on your final result it maybe possible for graduates to go on to the second or final year of an honours degree in a related subject.

On this course at City College Brighton and Hove you will explore the theory and practice of photography in a work-related context. The transition from film-based practice to digital imaging capture is emphasised, and it is possible to work exclusively in film or digital production during assignments. In addition, different studio lighting techniques are used in both tungsten and flash lighting disciplines. You will gain experience of different ways of working in the sector and have the opportunity to develop your own work whilst learning new skills alongside practitioners in the industry.
Course structure

In year 1, you study Digital Imaging, Studio Lighting Practice and Contextual and Critical Studies. You also explore working in the industry and examine different professional practices, working towards an end-of-year project.

Digital Imaging focuses on producing self-promotional material through print and the web using industrial software packages. In contrast, an additional module focuses on traditional film methods using negatives to produce handmade prints from a darkroom.

You will be able to publish and exhibit your own work as well as developing project management skills in working to a brief, to budget and to deadlines. There are lots of opportunities to apply your newly acquired skills within practical workshops. Theory sessions focus on the historical aspects of photography as well as exploring philosophical and social perspectives.

Professional practitioners and specialist speakers take part in the course, and give advice and practical assistance in the development of your portfolio and ideas for individual assignments.
Career and progression opportunities

Photographers have a large range of work opportunities open to them. They can work with artists who use this medium in their work, or equally, may wish to become a photographer in their own right. Photography has a major role to play in the publishing and advertising industries and there are opportunities to work as a photographer, desktop publisher or designer. Similarly there are employment opportunities in the web industry for individuals who can specialise in image production and manipulation. The opportunities are available to provide photo-images for a vast range of products including magazines, CD covers, posters and promotional material, packaging and book covers.

Depending on your final result it maybe possible for graduates to go on to the second or final year of an honours degree in a related subject.

Photography
Semester I (Fall) MDT 1000 Intro to Media Technologies 3

ENGL 1010 English Composition 1 (computer section) 3
CGT 1030 Intro. to Macintosh Graphic Design or 3
VPT 1030 Intro. to Desktop Audio / Video
* MATH/NS Mathematics / Natural Sciences Elective 3 – 5
PHO 1000 Intro. to Photography 3
Semester II (Spring) * GEN ED 1 General Education Elective 3 – 5
PHO 1100 Advanced Photographic Techniques 3
MDT 2 Media Technologies Guided Elective 3
MDT 2100 Photoshop Essentials 3
* HUM Humanities / Fine Arts Elective 3
Semester III (Fall) PHO 2060 Advanced Digital Imaging Techniques 3
* SBS Social Behavioral Sciences Elective 3
PHO 3 Photography Electives 9
Semester IV (Spring) PHO 2850 Photography Portfolio 1
MDT 2800 Professional Practices 3
MDT 2998 Media Technologies Internship 2
MDT 2 Media Technologies Guided Electives 9

Total Hours Required for Graduation 60

Gen ED 1 General education elective to be chosen from one unduplicated course in the categories of communication, humanities / fine arts, mathematics / natural sciences or social / behavioral sciences.
MDT 2 Media Technologies guided electives chosen from CGT 1105; PHO 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500; VPT 1030, 1040, 1400; WEB2120, 2811, based on students’ career needs and interests. Electives must be approved by the studnet’s advisor or the program coordinator.
Some courses may require prerequisites.
PHO 3 Photography electives chosen form JOU 2000, 2030; MGT 2000; MKT 2200; PHO 1200, 1500, 1600, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2700. Electives must be approved by an advisor.
* See the General Education Courses section of the Catalog and Handbook for electives.