Students learn the basic of human anatomy by building an Ecorche, a scale model of the human form focused on the skeletal & muscular systems. Student also practice drawing in addition to the 3-D project. Learning Objectives: Students will learn propor- tion as well as the skeletal & muscular systems of the human body, & continue their drawing practice focusing on line quality, gesture, & lighting. Building the Ecorche will reinforce the knowledge of anatomy & produce more accurate anatomical drawings.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-208 Composition and Drawing
Course Credit: 3

THE ART OF THE POP-UP: 3D PAPER ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTION Bring your Illustrated ideas to life. Learn how to design and engineer a three dimensional form of your work using paper as your surface and your tool. In this class you will learn hands-on techniques and mechanisms to realize your ideas from 2D to 3D. Faculty member Teen Liu has worked professionally and utilized 3D paper engineering across all media, from the classic format of children146s pop up books, to unique greeting cards for Robert Sabuda and the Museum of Modern Art New York and now in large 3D installations for gallery exhibits for the celebrated photographer/fine artist David LaChapelle.

Prerequisite: Take FND-158 Materials of Art/Design AND ILL-203 3rd Term Review.
Course Credit: 3

Bring your Illustrated ideas to life. Learn how to design and engineer a three-dimensional form using paper as your surface and your tool. In this class you will learn hands-on techniques and mechanisms to realize your ideas from 2D to 3D. Faculty member Teen Liu has worked professionally and utilized 3D paper engineering across all media, from the classic format of children's pop-up books, to unique greeting cards for Robert Sabuda and the Museum of Modern Art, New York and now in large 3D installations for gallery exhibits for the celebrated photographer/fine artist David LaChapelle. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Illustration program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited.

Prerequisite: ACN-104 Color and Design 1 (formerly known as Design 1), or by permission of an ACN advisor.
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

Prerequisite: Take Drawing Concepts 1
Course Credit: 0

Students will be assessed on the chosen direction of their work and advised on their final two terms classes. Appropriate Career possibilities will be discussed.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Portfolio Review
Course Credit: 0

Get out of the bedroom studio and create the pieces you have been wanting to make. Work with your peers and a professional in a very creative environment. Explore and experiment, work large or small. Any format any medium. Build a body of work that is truly yours. Work on personal projects or class assignments with mentorship from with accomplished illustrator Jim Salvati. Be inspired by wonderful guest artists who will drop by for a talk or a demo. Don146t miss this creative workshop energy.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

Please see Department Chair

Prerequisite: Take ILL-356 Visual Development
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 4

This is an advanced entertainment course for students in 6th term and above.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

A continuation of the exploration of philosophies of the twentieth and twenty-first century leaders in design and their application in contemporary illustration practice. Strong focus on content within the context of projects that reflect current illustration markets, with an eye towards how that model may be changing.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This class is taught on a mentorship basis and students will be encouraged to develop their own approach to their work and hone their immediate vision for their future. The emphasis will be on the modern world of illustration and its many forms and opportunities. Students will be challenged with multiple choice projects with a view to creating portfolio pieces. Guest critics from the world of illustration and design will participate in project assessment. A group studio workshop conducted in collaboration with 147National Forest148 will be embedded within the class.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Portfolio Review Take ILL-260 Illustration Design
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

The enduring need and success of the portrait lies in it146s ability to remain truthful and modern. This class digs in and works in contemporary ways, using photography, and video projection, with occasional live models as its source material. Emphasis will be placed on composition, cropping and innovation. Be prepared to work hard, master varying techniques, be expressive and lose your preconceptions of what a portrait should be! Expect in class demos, guest painters and a challenging project schedule. Pre-req: Portaiture or Color Theory

Prerequisite: Take Portraiture
Course Credit: 3

The enduring need and success of the portrait lies in it146s ability to remain truthful and modern. This class digs in and works in contemporary ways, using photography, and video projection, with occasional live models as its source material. Emphasis will be placed on composition, cropping and innovation. Be prepared to work hard, master varying techniques, be expressive and lose your preconceptions of what a portrait should be! Expect in class demos, guest painters and a challenging project schedule. Pre-req: Portaiture or Color Theory

Prerequisite: Take ILL-171 Portraiture or ILL-207 Color Theory
Course Credit: 3

This course focuses on the conceptual and technical aspects of rendering, and strengthens personal focus as well as awareness of the illustration field.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 4

This advanced course focuses on improving the student's ability to paint illustratively, express mood, and place objects in an environment.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-207 Sketching for Illustration
Course Credit: 3

This class provides intensive study of human anatomy. Principles of foreshortening, development of visual memory, observation of gesture, visual viewpoint, and sequential figures in motion are addressed. Course material provides an overview of mainstream figural concepts in contemporary art, illustration, entertainment design and animation.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This class provides intensive study of human anatomy. Principles of foreshortening, development of visual memory, observation of gesture, visual viewpoint and sequential figures in motion are addressed. Course material provides an overview of mainstream figural concepts in contemporary art, illustration, entertainment design and animation. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Illustration program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Prerequisite: ACN-208 Composition and Drawing or by permission of an ACN advisor.
Course Credit: 3

Students learn the basic of human anatomy by building an Ecorche, a scale model of the human form focused on the skeletal & muscular systems. Student also practice drawing in addition to the 3-D project. Learning Objectives: Students will learn propor- tion as well as the skeletal & muscular systems of the human body, & continue their drawing practice focusing on line quality, gesture, & lighting. Building the Ecorche will reinforce the knowledge of anatomy & produce more accurate anatomical drawings.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-208 Composition and Drawing
Course Credit: 3

Children's book? Editorial? Entertainment? This class is a must for all Illustrators: Learn to draw animals from life. Learn to draw animals in motion and in a natural habitat. Perfect the principles of dynamic drawing working from a menagerie of live animals, right here on the Art Center campus. Test your skills of observation, and your ability to be a silent and respectful observer while improving your drawing skills and your imagination in this unique class. Pre-requisite: Composition and Drawing

Prerequisite: Take FND-208 Composition & Drawing
Course Credit: 2

In this course many exterior architectural styles will be presented to the students. In the presentation of each style, design elements of each will be discussed via reference images. After the design elements of any one genre have been communicated to the students they will be expected to communicate through drawings of an architectural exterior of their own design expressing the specific styling guidelines for that genre.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Portfolio Review
Course Credit: 3

In this course many interior architectural styles will be presented to the students. In the presentation of each style, design elements of each will be discussed via reference images. After the design elements of any one genre have been communicated to the students they will be expected to communicate through drawings of an architectural interior of their own design expressing the specific styling guidelines for that genre.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-312 Architectural Design
Course Credit: 3

In this class, students create story-driven images charged with emotional subtext, while focusing on art direction issues such as style, creating a tone or mood, portraying specific times of day or lighting situations. Through a linear process of thumbnailing, laying out, creating value study, color key and finish, students learn a reliable method for producing consistent results. All academic principles are visited and reinforced: composition, perspective, light logic, and color theory. Additional course material includes staging, atmospheric perspective, and painting technique. Emphasis is on storytelling.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd term review Take ILL-106 Perspective
Course Credit: 3

Walk your talk. Prepare yourself for the outside world. 12 weekly visits to meet those with creative careers, enjoy behind the scenes live interviews on location at: illustrators studios, advertising agencies, Motion studios, Entertainment clients, design Offices and galleries in order to familiarize yourself with the world of opportunity for those with Illustration skills. Pre-requisite 150 4th term standing or better.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Review
Course Credit: 3

In this course students will be introduced to what characteristics make up iconic good and evil characters. The course will focus on the design on human characters for stories both existing and imagined by the students.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Portfolio Review
Course Credit: 3

In this course students will be introduced to what characteristics make up believable creatures. The course will focus on the design on creatures for stories both existing and imagined by the students. A strong understanding on anatomy and purpose to each creature will be of particular focus.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-310 Character Design 1
Course Credit: 3

This class covers the principles of character design for a variety of genres. Students will learn to create convincing characters that fit into an overall art direction scheme that is story-driven. Emphasis is on style exploration and creating cohesiveness between character and environment. Lectures and in-class exercises are designed to expand range and encourage growth. Model sheets and "turn-arounds" are covered, and students have the opportunity to execute their choice of full-color concept art, maquette, or digitally modeled character for both the mid-term and the final.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This class is designed to inform illustrators about the design, formatting and marketing of children's books, as well as the application of their individual talents to picture book illustration.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd term review Take ILL-207 Sketching for Illustration
Course Credit: 3

Course material covers the properties and effects of light and color during different times of day and under various lighting conditions, as well as complex color properties such as luminosity, iridescence and transparent overlay aimed toward the entertainment industry.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd term Portfolio Review
Course Credit: 3

This course provides an introduction to figure drawing and composition for beginning students in all majors who want to develop sound drawing and observational skills. Anatomical observation focusing on an understanding of skeletal structure and musculature, as well as mechanical function and forshortening is highly stressed, and composition and lighting are highlighted during class discussions and demonstrations. Attention is given to the role of drawing in conceptual development (rough, comp, finish), and art history is used to contextualize in-class assignments.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This class explores: the development of figural compositions expressing conceptual themes; the proportion and structure of the human figure; and light and its application to the human form.

Prerequisite: Take FND-208 Composition and Drawing
Course Credit: 3

This course provides a comprehensive overview of figurative painting; students develop both painting skills and individual points of view. Students will paint in class, in addition to field trips to Los Angeles galleries and artists studios.

Prerequisite: Take Comp and Painting
Course Credit: 3

In this course students will be introduced to the design strategies and techniques employed when designing costumes for a wide range of characters. The course will focus on the design of costumes for human characters for stories both existing and imagined by the students. Design exercises will not only cover a wide range of costumes specific to the purpose of the character they are for but for time periods, past, present and future.

Prerequisite: FND-208 Comp & Drawing
Course Credit: 3

Students will take this advanced class to develop an understanding of the use of this drawing technique for the creation of realistic environments and backgrounds. Strong focus on rigorous drawing assignments

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Portfolio Review Take ILL-106 Perspective
Course Credit: 3

So much of Matte Painting is not painting but working with Photography, either images from the film, or supplemental work that is shot for that purpose. Understanding how to work with a mix of material in a sophisticated way is key to this class, which takes you through the steps of composing an image seamlessly. Advanced Photoshop techniques will be demonstrated and practiced.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This class will cover various digital painting techniques to create, expand, and explore new approaches to image making. Demonstration of and experimentation with software packages such as Adove Photoshop and Corel Painter will be utilized. Projects are designed to build an individualistic and professional portfolio.

Prerequisite: Take CGR-101 Digital Design 1
Course Credit: 3

Please see Department Chair

Prerequisite: Take CGR-101 Digital Design 1 Take ILL-106 Perspective
Course Credit: 3

This new class teaches and refines the art of digital painting in an in class studio environment working from a live model or still life. Various techniques and a wide range of approaches will be demonstrated. Students will learn how this real life practice strengthens their digital painting ability even when they are working without reference. As a contrast homework projects will challenge the imagination and test the advancement of your skills.

Prerequisite: Take CGR-101 Digital Design 1 Take FND-208 Composition and Drawing
Course Credit: 3

This class will look at how the digital age has affected work flow in the Entertainment industry.

Prerequisite: Take CGR-101 Digital Design 1 Take ILL-106 Perspective
Course Credit: 3

In this required first term drawing class students employ a variety of drawing materials such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash, and various papers to investigate the difference between representation and expression.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This course encourages students to expand their drawing sensibilities into areas of abstraction and expressive drawing. Development of personal, introspective image making is emphasized, as well as exploration of various media in experimental applications.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-113 Drawing Concepts 1 Take ILL-203 3rd Term Review
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Life drawing from the nude and clothed model forms the foundation of in-class drawing exercises. In addition, you will explore other media including pen and ink as well as sculptural materials for individual expression. Twentieth-century art is presented as a means of understanding the range of possibilities of formal and conceptual relationships. Personal expression is encouraged as you begin the process of finding your own artistic voice and direction. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Prerequisite: ACN-208 Composition and Drawing or by permission of an ACN advisor.
Course Credit: 3

Life drawing from the nude and clothed model makes up most of the in-class drawing exercises. Students work in pen and ink and explore other media including sculptural materials for individual expression. Twentieth-century art is presented as a means of understanding the range of possibilities of formal and conceptual relationships. The final project will reflect the interest of each student and help focus on artistic directions they may take in later terms. Personal expression is encouraged and students begin the process of finding their own artistic voice.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-113 Drawing Concepts 1 Take ILL-208 Composition and Drawing
Course Credit: 3

Professional entertainment designers use all types of visual language to create. The goal of this class is to develop the students' ability to visually communicate, conceptualize, and express their creative ideas dynamically via stories and experiences. This gives designers and illustrators a tool to create new ideas and solve intensive problems through the drawing process. These are fundamental skills for designers working in the entertainment industry today.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-208 Comp and Painting Take ILL-113 Drawing Concepts 1
Course Credit: 3

On the draw: Succeeding with assignments, and meeting deadlines with a great and memorable image is what creative illustration is all about. Learn how to navigate and interpret diverse editorial material, and problem solve your way out of the blank page using your drawing skill combined with innovative conceptual techniques. Faculty will tune your talent and mind for this environment by assigning real-world projects on a tight time schedule.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-253 Image & Idea
Course Credit: 3

Students will be challenged to draw architecture from different periods & viewpoints utilizing perspective to expand their ability to draw engaging & believable environments for entertainment.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

Students will spend 14 weeks developing a body of work in an area of specialization ? i.e. storyboarding, character, environment or matte painting for presentation.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-363 6th Term Review
Course Credit: 3

In this course students will be presenting the topic of their self-determined area of design study for their last term. After an accepted design brief has been approved the students will proceed to complete as much of the work as they can achieve by the end of the term. Design objectives and schedule milestones will be agreed upon early in the term on a case-by-case basis with the instructor.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

Senior studio taught on a mentorship. For both Entertainment Arts & Entertainment Design track students. Based on their individual area of focus, each student will research, concept & develop an in depth final project, which will be completed at a professional level of finish, by the end of the term.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-363 6th Term Portfolio Review Take ILL-356 Visual Development
Course Credit: 3

The application of image making, and the use of design in the application of images for use in the editorial, fashion, and environmental marketplaces.. Students will able to use the figure in the communication of stylized surfaces for fabric, stylization of fashion for entertainment, haute couture, or for surface and special applications.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-208 Comp & Drawing
Course Credit: 3

The beat of contemporary culture is felt and seen most keenly in stunning Fashion Illustrations. Learn how to develop innovative, provocative and dynamic Fashion illustrations by taking a deep dive into experimental techniques and methods and an up to date crash course in all that contemporary fashion is about.

Prerequisite: FND-208, or ILL-208 Composition & Drawing
Course Credit: 1

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Heavier, and more opaque than watercolor, with great color saturation and ease of coverage, Gouache is one of the most versatile mediums for any Illustrator to master. Traditionally used for both quick ideation and finished pieces, Gouache has been used by top illustrators working in all subject matter ranging from children's books to entertainment artwork for decades. It's durability, ease of handling at any scale and vibrancy on the page are qualities this medium guarantees. Learn a variety of techniques for working beautifully and effectively from nature or in more controlled circumstances where high quality and a refinement of detail are required.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-207 Sketching For Illustration;
Course Credit: 3

Paul Rogers146 graphic work for 147The Incredibles148 gave the movie part of its distinctive and highly influential style. Learn how to design and draw on graphic influences and understand how to employ themes from the historic and modern world of signage, logos and design history to your feature animation projects.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

A sophisticated class incorporating the use of design elements, drawing and the manipulation of lettering to complete fully realized compositions with custom type that is integrated into image. Emphasis on hand lettering, while encapsulating understanding of the composition and the ideas being communicated in the image.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-260 Illustration Design
Course Credit: 3

Students in this class will study the basic structure and proportion of the head; direct observation as well as the effects of light and shade are emphasized.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

A thorough and integrated knowledge of history, both ancient and modern as it relates to costume, props and architectural styles is a must for any successful matte painter. Your success lies in authentic reconstructions and a truly accurate rendition of all details based on the understanding of the key design principles that define each era. The class commences with an exploration of depictions of ancient cultures, then contrasts that foundation with the modern period, ending with an opportunity to test your logic and imagination in futuristic scenarios. Pre-requisite 150 FND 106 and Ill 359

Prerequisite: Take FND-106 Perspective AND ILL-359 Digital Landscape
Course Credit: 3

This course will explore the boundaries of subject matter in conjunction with the practice of painting itself. Projects will source important historical and contemporary visual and written material that references, distorts or comments on the human condition, be it societal, anecdotal, allegorical, or purely literary. Personal viewpoints will also be investigated.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-207 Sketching For Illustration
Course Credit: 3

See Department Chairs.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Workshop dedicated to support students who paint with developing a deeper skill & conceptual foundation for their work through faculty & peer to peer mentorship in a weekly workshop environ- ment that will be supplemented with educational events. Students will expand their knowledge of the world of professional exhibition & fine art painting practices, through contact with pro- fessionals, accomplished faculty painters, & fellow aspiring student painters.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

This intermediate course focuses on the development of a distinct personal illustration style, and emphasizes professional practices.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This class focuses on each student's individual direction and portfolio; assignments promote personal style and career goals.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

The philosophies of twentieth and twenty-first century leaders in design provide a platform for the exploration of the merging of the aesthetics of graphic design with contemporary illustration practice. Strong emphasis on conceptual problem-solving approaches and a rigor in matching form to content. Projects are geared toward contemporary and innovative work able to address both traditional and emerging markets.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Portfolio Review
Course Credit: 3

"Illustration Design Lab is an advanced illustration class that explores the range of image-making approaches available at the intersection of contemporary illustration and graphic design in a lab atmosphere. Drawing and painting, photography, typography and digital media serve as the basis for an exploration of the possibilities inherent in hybrid techniques and approaches available to the contemporary artist. Using models from graphic design, illustration, and fine art relevant to each week's exploration, students acquire a powerful arsenal of tools for contemporary image-making with infinite applications. The class will alternate between studio and computer lab, emphasizing speed, productivity and mobility across both traditional and digital media."

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Portfolio Review Take Comp and Painting
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Please see Department Chair

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

Illustration Department orientation class

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

This is the first class in a series of two required workshops that focus on each student's individual direction and portfolio.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This is the second class in a series of two required workshops that focus on each student's individual direction and portfolio.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Decorative products which utilize Illustration have altered the discourse of contemporary design. By refranchising figuration, decoration and the hands on process Illustration has reestablished itself in a new setting and a new market: The interior, either residential or commercial, on furnishings and on soft goods such as fabrics and wallpapers. Gain an overview of this emerging market, through the hands on development of a series of projects which will transform our illustrations from the 2 dimensional page to an environmental reality. There will be some materials and production expenses associated with this class that you will be responsible for.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-260 Illustration Design Take CGR-101 Digital Design
Course Credit: 3

Students will understand what is available to them in the marketplace in terms of publishing outlets, including editorial, children's market, consumer product guides for entertainment, book covers, and even self-publishing. Student will go through a series of short assignments that focus on work for one or more of these markets. A component of the class will be a longer production assignment of a first professional portfolio.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-260 Illustration Design
Course Credit: 3

This course focuses on experimentation with different media in the handling of the figure; individual approach, composition, style and mood are emphasized.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-208 Composition and Drawing
Course Credit: 3

Students will learn and develop storytelling skills, which are vital to all aspects of Illustration. Students will study examples of the sophistication and purpose of a visual narrative from traditional Illustration to present day interpretations. Students will understand this classic formulation is key to creating successful pieces of meaning and context, enabling them to work successfully in the future when developing ideas, either with an Art Director, or inventing a visual from a written narrative or plain text for their own projects.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Portfolio Review Take ILL 208 Comp & Drawing
Course Credit: 3

An introduction to the conceptual strategies available to the visual artist, the crucial link between text and image, and creative approaches for giving visual form to abstract concepts and ideas. Particular emphasis is placed on rigor in matching form to content, risk-taking and non-literal thinking. Projects are aimed at building a strong conceptual skill-base with the flexibility and confidence to address conventional, emerging and future markets.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-207 Sketching for Illustration
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Even though most character development is done on computer, it is imperative for students to explore the 3-dimensional "common sense" of organic forms in a hands-on way. This class will explore anatomy and zoological similarities and differences in a variety of animals. By studying their mechanics, students will observe how levers and fulcrums function.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-113 Comp and Drawing Take ILL-208 Drawing Concepts 1
Course Credit: 3

Though most character development today is done on a computer, it is still imperative for entertainment design students to explore the 3D common sense of organic forms in a hands-on way. In this class, students will explore anatomy and zoological similarities and differences between a variety of animals. And by studying the mechanics of these animals, students will also gain an understanding of how levers and fulcrums function. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Entertainment Design program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Prerequisite: ACN-166 Intermediate Figure Drawing and ACN-167 Head and Hands or by permission of an ACN advisor.
Course Credit: 3

This course provides an introduction to verbal/visual relationships, and explores different methods of interpreting verbal information, from narrative to symbolic, in order to arrive at an appropriate visual solution. Both concept and execution are stressed, as is the beginning development of a personal visual vocabulary. Emphasis is on self-expression, on the practical aspects of a career in illustration, fine art, and entertainment design. Students are encouraged to experiment, explore, and refine.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203
Course Credit: 3

Please see Department Chair

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Expands on digital and traditional skills learned in Landscape Painting. Students will understand how to make design choices in their work that reflect the requirements of the story or projects they are working in.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-359 Digital Landscape Take ILL-106 Perspective
Course Credit: 3

Students will learn the basics of character through the understanding of story. Students will develop the ability to realize characters in a variety of mannerisms through drawing and painting. Students will do a 3-d mold of their character in the final weeks of the class.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Portfolio Review Take ILL-254 Inventive Drawing
Course Credit: 3

Students will learn the basics of character through the understanding of story. Students will develop the ability to realize characters in a variety of mannerisms through drawing and painting. Students will do a 3-d mold of their character in the final weeks of the class.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Portfolio Review
Course Credit: 3

Students will further develop characters through exposure to the demands of the actor in creating a character for animation. Students will develop their characters using 3-d modeling software, while continuing to refine drawn characeter elements. The final seven weeks of the class will be spent on creating a new body of characters from conceptualization through 3-d clay modeling and into digitally realized form.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Students will become acquainted with techniques for drawing from the imagination to create realistic caricatures, objects, animals and all other imaginable drawable things. Students will be focused on production of a large volume of imaginative work with some time spent in observation.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-208 Composition and Drawing Take ILL-113 Drawing Concepts 1
Course Credit: 3

In this class, students will explore the challenges of landscape interpretation by painting on location using various oil techniques.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-153 Comp and Painting
Course Credit: 3

Learn to paint like an expert. This 7 week course will be in intensive in 147Plein Air148 painting working outside from industrial and natural landscapes.

Prerequisite: FND-153, or ILL-153 Composition & Painting
Course Credit: 2

This course explores new directions and interpretations of the classical landscape, interiors, and environments. Imaginary and observational approaches will be investigated.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-207 Perspective Take ILL-106 Sketching for Illustration
Course Credit: 3

Join the buzz and do some good : devote a term to one of Art Center146s Design Matters projects. This fall you can make a difference by working on The MPALA project in which :Illustrators will develop materials for a visually based health education program for non literate families . Sub-Saharan Africa is the epicenter of the global AIDS epidemic. With just over 10% of the world population, the region is home for 60% of the people worldwide that live with HIV Located in remote region of Kenya, nomadic tribes face healthcare problems along with a need for education in reproductive health. Right now, the mobile health clinics providing medicines and education materials reach these tribes by camel. The class goal is to create visual messaging that can be transported along with the medicines.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Expands on digital and traditional skills learned in Landscape Painting. Students will understand how to make design choices in their work that reflect the requirements of the story or projects they are working in.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-359 Digital Landscape
Course Credit: 3

This course introduces students to experimentation with various media and techniques, as well as with imagery and content.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-153 Comp and Painting
Course Credit: 3

This class is a workshop that teaches new illustrative techniques combining traditional with digital, from a project based point of view. Various approaches ranging from classic techniques to calculated effects using unusual materials and digital methods will be demonstrated. Through hands on, in class work and guided experimentation with various media, students will learn how to best to match technique with idea for powerful image making.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Portfolio Review
Course Credit: 3

Students will begin development of a digital reel of their design and character work integrated with animation and motion elements. The reel may include narrative pieces or the animation of illustrated works.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-363 6th term review
Course Credit: 3

Students will finalize their reel of motion work, producing final sets of work including several examples of character work, alongside a fully realized narrative or illustration motion piece.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-407 Motion Projects 1
Course Credit: 3

JAMBO! AFRICA! Join the buzz and do some good : devote a term to one of Art Center146s Design Matters projects. This fall you can make a difference by working on The MPALA project in which Illustrators will develop materials for a visually based health education program for non literate families. Located in remote region of Kenya, nomadic tribes face healthcare problems along with a need for education in reproductive health. Right now, the mobile health clinics providing medicines and education materials reach these tribes by camel. The class goal is to create visual messaging that can be transported along with the medicines. You146ll have a chance to dialog with experts who are working with these tribes, and an opportunity to showcase your skills in a real world project.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

The portrait, be it a likeness or abstract, kind, or a commentary, is king in any illustrators portfolio in editorial, on book covers or entertainment character work. This class involves discussion of the enduring importance of the portrait, analysis of successful examples, and an exploration of various approaches and techniques. Students will create a variety of highly original interpretive portraits of todays famous faces from the worlds of music, sport, art, science, fashion and film.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-363 6th Term Portfolio Review Take ILL-207 Sketching for Illustration
Course Credit: 3

A continuation of contemporary figurative painting.... Challenging and back in focus, representational painting is undergoing a resurgence of popularity. This course looks at new source material, both contemporary and historical and new perspectives on this classical subject taking influences from the medical, journalistic, photographic, and cinematic depiction of the body, in repose or in action. The development of a strong, adaptable skill-set will be emphasized.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-153 Composition and Painting
Course Credit: 3

This class is a challenge to bright students! Are you ready for the realities of the kind of assignments that emerging illustrators can use to start getting noticed and build a reputation as artists who are capable of communicating visual ideas? 14 fast paced projects with assignments grounded in real world current events, critiqued weekly by a New York Times Editor. Pre-requisite: Illustrative Storytelling or by permission of department.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-315 Illustrative Storytelling
Course Credit: 3

Students will further expand on inventive drawing skills, while understanding the decision making process of design, and the process of refining images, and responding to the storytelling elements the student needs to convey for the entertainment industry.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This course will focus on some of the techniques used to create a unique form language that can then be applied to the design of environments, characters, vehicles and props for the entertainment industry.

Prerequisite: Take FND-206 Advanced Perspective
Course Credit: 3

This advanced course emphasizes the students? personal vision, whilst elaborating on experiences. Students will explore conceptualization that is truly American in identity: American iconography, folklore, type, and images from popular culture will be examined as source material. The use of Traditional painting methods in conjunction with the processes and the mechanics of techniques taught in Media Experimentation will be developed.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Perspective theories were established during the Renaissance and are the crucial foundation of 3D drawing and painting, with direct applications in architecture, illustration, and industrial and environmental design. This class provides an introduction to and exploration of 3D perception and linear perspective systems that enable designers and illustrators to simulate 3D space on a 2D plane.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Shoot and Archive 150 Photography for Matte Painting Build a library of images, locations, themes and textures as source material for your matte painting projects. Shoot on location with a professional photographer, with access to iconic Los Angeles architectural and historical sites. Learn to photograph properly in all conditions, archive your work and create a system of cataloging the images for maximum efficiency.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

A portfolio in some format is the essential tool for a job search, graduate school or grant application, or competition entry. Approaches to portfolio design have expanded over recent years to include a variety of media, traditional as well as non-traditional materials and approaches. Graduating portfolios range from the traditional to the digital, from still to motion, from unique one-of-kind collectible to mass-produced designs. Students learn how to manage content for maximum impact effectiveness. This course covers every aspect of portfolio planning and production, with particular emphasis on developing a marketing strategy for after graduation.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-363 6th Term Portfolio Review
Course Credit: 3

This class paints portraits in acrylic and oil. The models pose for two consecutive class sessions. For homework assignments, students are expected to develop the image, adding elements that support the character inspired by the visual impression of the model.

Prerequisite: Take FND-153 Composition and Painting Take FND-167 Head and Hands
Course Credit: 3

The students will learn the digital skills required for story layout including development of digital images to help guide a story and realize its flow in early production stages.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

John Noble is a set and prop builder behind many of today146s Music videos and commercials. He will set you on an amazing course of great projects and ultimately help you to design and build 3D solutions to your illustrated ideas.

Prerequisite: Take FND-158 Materials of Art & Design
Course Credit: 1

This class will discuss the process of self-publishing.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-260 Illustration Design
Course Credit: 3

Students will be immersed in a modern, process oriented, in depth study of Drawing, and the mark making process. Projects will range from the Conceptual to 3 Dimensional. Students will be encouraged push the boundaries to achieve fresh directions.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-363 6th Term Portfolio Review
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Students will focus on independent painting projects and directions. Emphasis will be placed on the shifting social and cultural hierarchies of Contemporary Society. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of a high level of skill and complex image making, liberated from a single narrative.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-425 Senrior Drawing Projects 1
Course Credit: 3

Through the use of composition, elements of storytelling, and the understanding of visual composition students will through a series of quick sketching, finished images, and panel storytelling learn the basics of telling stories for comic books, novels and story boards. Students will develop continuity while developing interesting composition that moves a story forward.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Learn from a master, who practically invented the genre. Jaime Hernandez, fresh from his weekly New York times skit and the originator of the awesome 147Love and Rockets148 series from the 1980146s will be here to inspire you and lead you in creating exciting and original sequential images for illustrations and graphic novels. Jim Heimann, west coast Editor for Taschen books will be on hand to give you the low down on contemporary publishing and the options for this type of work.

Prerequisite: Take FND-113 or ILL-113 Drawing Concepts
Course Credit: 1

This course emphasizes drawing, painting technique, complex compositional considerations, and analysis of people and things for accuracy, understanding, and point of view aimed towards the entertainment industry.

Prerequisite: Take FND-208 Composition and Drawing Take FND-113 Drawing Concepts 1
Course Credit: 3

This course emphasizes drawing, painting technique, complex compositional considerations, and analysis of people and things for accuracy, understanding, and point of view.

Prerequisite: Take FND-153 Composition and Painting Take FND-167 Head and Hands
Course Credit: 3

The iconography of a single object or captured moment, subject, or still life is resonant with meaning in the history of painting and documentary. This course aims to break down the classical norms and use them as foundations for creating painting that is fresh and modern.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-207 Perspective Take ILL-106 Sketching for Illustration
Course Credit: 3

Please see Department Chair

Prerequisite: Take ILL-254 Inventive Drawing
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 1

This class teaches how style influences storytelling. Through research, analysis and hands-on application, students will apply various techniques, both traditional and digital to create a variety of styles as they relate to animated film and illustration. Strongly advised as a pre-req for the Visual Development class.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-203 3rd Term Review Take ILL-113 Drawing Concepts 1
Course Credit: 3

An ambitious, "hands on" learning experience that challenges the student, and breaks the traditional role of the Illustrator, in a workshop/team atmosphere. The process is collaborative and highly inventive incorporating real world projects and professional guest critics. Students will learn to develop a sense of possibility while taking sketch ideas through to 3D ideation and production. Field Trips to fabricators, and sources for materials will be explored. The course is broken into 3 distinct project areas: toy, object, environment.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-363 6th Term Portfolio Review
Course Credit: 3

An ambitious, "hands on" learning experience that will challenge students by breaking the traditional role of the illustrator into a workshop/team atmosphere. The process is collaborative and highly inventive, incorporating real world projects and professional guest critics. Students will learn to develop a sense of possibility while taking sketch ideas through to 3D ideation and production. Field trips to fabricators and sources for materials will be explored. The course is broken into three distinct project areas: toy, object, and environment. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Prerequisite: ACN-325 Advanced Image Making or by permission of an ACN advisor.
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

For conversion credit only

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This workshop has been designed in response to student demand for an Illustration studio for upper term students (4th - 8th) where they can work on projects and homework, with expert guidance from faculty. Staffed by a different Illustration faculty member each day of the week, the workshop is designed to be a studio like atmosphere where students can take part in creative exercises and also work on school projects and personal work. The workshop is open to all, and is designed to foster an atmosphere that is comfortable, focused and dynamic, similar to a creative workspace. Some materials will be available. Different faculty will focus on encouraging students to explore more in the following areas: Concept, Imagination, Color and Style, Painting, Experimentation.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

In this course students will be taught the basics of industrial design strategies and techniques for the creation of vehicles and props for the entertainment industry. Past, present, and future time periods will be investigated through a range of design exercises.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-311 Originality in Design
Course Credit: 3

This course will deal with the stylization and rendering of the figure in context of the practice of entertainment design. Students will complete a number of assignments from imagination and observation.

Prerequisite: Take FND-153 Composition and Painting
Course Credit: 3

In this course advanced digital rendering techniques will be introduced to the students in both the Painter and Photoshop programs. Shortcuts to increase rendering productivity will be discussed and demonstrated. The techniques of introducing the use of other mediums such as photography and primitive 3-D models will also be widely used.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-359 Digital Landscape
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Please see Department Chair

Prerequisite: Take ILL-420 Vis Comm 7 for Ent Design
Course Credit: 3

This course focuses on quick sketching, editing, and pitching ideas geared towards entertainment design. The primary goal of this class is to provide students with a clearly directed methodology to facilitate the generation of non-derivative work and to familiarize students with the creative process as it specifically applies to the entertainment industry.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-106 Perspective Take ILL-207 Sketching for Illustration
Course Credit: 3

Please see Department Chair

Prerequisite: Take ILL-356 Visual Development
Course Credit: 3

An extensive exploration or how watercolors work. Using line, layering and fusion, the student examines figure, still life and landscape with transparent watercolor wash. In-class lectures on medium and materials cover paint, paper, brushes and process in the studio, and some assignments take place on location.

Prerequisite: Take ILL-153 Comp and Painting
Course Credit: 3