Class Illustration I

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

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.

Two Artistic Illustration projects using techniques of Scientific Illustration, one being introductory and one of development.

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 work in class or at home (20%); Realisation of an illustration project (60%).

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