GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION - I (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25VAA(G)123
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to create both manual and digital illustrations tailored to specific topics and audiences. They will learn to summarize written content through illustrations for diverse applications, while also developing their unique artistic style.

 
Course Outcomes: 

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Course Title

25VAA(G) 123

Graphic Illustration - I (Practical)

CO11: Develop the ability of visual representation supported by text through experimentation with multiple sketches while enhancing them in layout format for final works.

CO12: Build the skills of designing pattern & panache in her illustrative art, using different techniques and blend conceptual art with visual aesthetics. Compose a personalized style of illustration for submission, which further helps in recognition as an illustration artist.

CO13: Defend the illustration of both the client and target group in her viva, proving the professional application in accordance to the market acceptance.

CO14: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

Ideation, Tutorials, Assignments, Brainstorming, Demonstration

Learning activities for the students: Self-Learning Assignments, Giving Tasks, Visualization, Experimenting, Sketching to Learn, Free Exploration, Focused Exploration.

Layouts & Sketches, Continuous Assessment Test, Semester End  Examinations, Daily Assignments, Observation, Student Teacher Interaction and Final Submissions

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Exercise 1

Students will prepare four illustrations for different advertising media, based on their own sketches in different mediums, like water colour, pen & ink, pencil colour and poster colour.

  • Exercise 2

Four computer generated illustrations for different advertising media, like poster, newspaper, magazine, and brochure.

 
Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  1. Artfile Christmas, Graphics Books International Limited
  2. Subodh Narvekar, Learn Pencil Shading Portraits I, Navneet Publications India Limited
  3. Halina Nelken, Alexander Von Humboldt, His Portraits and Their Artist A Documentary Iconography, Dietrich Reimer Verlag Burlin
  4. Barrington Barber, The Complete Fundamentals of Drawing, Arcturus Publishing Limited
  5. Matthias Hillner, Basics Typography Virtual Typography, AVA Publishing SA
  6. Steven Heller & Louise Fili, Shadow Type, Thames & Hudson
  7. Ana Benaroya, Illustration Next, Thames & Hudson
  8. Julian Seaman, Professional Fashion Illustration, Batsford
  9. R K Laxman, Brushing Up the Years A Cartoonist’s History of India, Penguin Books
  10. Keith Lovegrove, Graphicswallah, Graphics in India, Laurence King Publishing Limited
  11. Ron Tiner, Figure Drawing without a Model, David 7 Charles
  12. Poster Women A Visual History of the Women’s Movement in India, Zubaan
  13. Mark Wigan, Basic Illustration Global, Contexts, AVA Publishing SA
  14. Mark Wigan, Basic Illustration, Thinking Visually for Illustrators, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
  15. Ziwan Kaalia, Line Shades & Shadow – An Introduction, Panchsheel Prakashan
  16. O V Vijayan, A Cartoonist Remembers, Rupa. Co
References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Ana Benaroya, Illustration Next, Thames & Hudson
  2. McKelvey & Munslow, Illustrating Fashion, Blackwell Science
  3. M V Kamath, Laughter Lines The Cartoon Craft of R K Laxman Part 2, BPI (India)Private Limited
  4. M V Kamath, Laughter Lines The Cartoon Craft of R K Laxman Part 3, BPI (India)Private Limited

E-Resources:

  1. What is Illustration? Definition, Evolution, and Types | GraphicMama Blog
  2. Typography Illustrators | Anna Goodson Illustration Agency
  3. 15 Typography Art Examples | Typography Art Design | PicMonkey
  4. Text effect tutorials - 51 top typography tutorials | Creative Bloq
  5. Designer's Guide: How To Create Illustrations Step By Step (designhill.com)
  6. Digital Illustration: How to Create Digital Artwork (wix.com)
  7. ABSOLUTE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ILLUSTRATION. WHERE TO START?| by Anya Kuvarzina | Medium
  8. Illustration Book - PDFCOFFEE.COM
  9. https://metalab.uniten.edu.my/~ridha/drawingmadeeasyh00lutz_bw.pdf
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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