Class Illustration I

This UC allows an approximation to Scientific Illustration techniques, applied to artistic illustration

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Scientific illustration - historical background The specific languages of scientific illustration: representation characteristics and techniques Graphical representation strategies in observation drawing from real models: contour, proportion, perspective, figure-ground, chiaroscuro, texture and composition. The importance of sketching and finished drawing. Study of some graphic representation in illustration: experimentation with various media and materials. Practical studies on the representation of different types of scientific illustration: adaptation of the techniques for different illustration types and techniques. 

Active methodologies that articulate theory and practice and the construction of knowledge by students. In addition to traditional classes (expository, audiovisual) on the syllabus , the development of interdisciplinary artistic projects is proposed, involving students in social and environmental issues that go far beyond purely technical teaching. In addition to a permanent attitude of research and enquiry, learning by doing is encouraged. These methods are fundamental in the training of illustration artists, who must also develop a critical thinking about contemporaneity. The evaluation favours the formative dimension, through individual projects. Assessment criteria: Participation, attendance and cooperation (20%); Exploratory field work (20%); Realisation of an illustration project encompassing all the techniques learned in this CU (60%)

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