Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Wetenschap en Techniek
campus Spoor Noord Ellermanstraat
Ellermanstraat 33 - 2060 Antwerpen
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Advanced illustration techniques30015/1732/1920/1/66
Study guide

Advanced illustration techniques

30015/1732/1920/1/66
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Graphical and Digital Media, programme stage 3
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket Trajectschijf 3 A
    • Keuzepakket Trajectschijf3
In other study programme:
  • International programmes Science and Technology as Advanced illustration techniques
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Debeuf Ann
Other teaching staff: Peeters Andreas
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2019 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

having finished at least 54 ects credits in programme part (year) 1 AND having finished at least 54 ects credits in programme part (year) 2.

Short description

In this course we explore different aspects of illustrative design. In cases of contemporary illustrators, different analogue and digital techniques are discussed (analogue printing techniques, digital drawing and painting, in-depth illustration software). In this field, we bridge the gap between digital and analogue applications: a laptop is a tool, but the physical realisation of an image is just as important. A talent for drawing is a welcome bonus in this field, but not a requirement. The ability to tell a story with images is central.

Learning outcomes (list)

Creative level. Generating a design concept
uses a sketchbook as a basis for the designs
starts from an analogue approach
Technical level. Inventorizing data
understands the principles of digital compositing and applies it to a complex design
Working together. Leaderschip
applies the knowledge of the English language in a learning context, both oral and written
Technical level. Realizing a media-expression
takes into account feasibility requirements
can digitize an analogue sketch and use the benefits of digital tools to make the designs stronger
works professionally with illustration and image editing software (grids, 3D tools, effects, ...)
combines typography and image in an illustrated magazine
draws digital portraits based upon photographic input
Creative level. Evaluating a design
justifies the design choices
Creative level. Developing a design
realises an illustrated poster based upon given information

Course content

  • Digital drawing and painting according to perception on graphical drawing tablet
  • Handwriting
  • Portrait technique and background: analogue base, digital version
  • Deepening illustration software
  • Trends in the world of digital illustration: analysing existing cases
  • Experiment with analogue printing techniques
  • Excursion into the work field

Study material (text): Mandatory

Course materials will be made available digitally through the DIGITAP platform.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials
Practicum27,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours51,00 hours
Workplace training and / or internship

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearPortfolio100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodPortfolio50,00
2nd examination periodProject assignment50,00Werkstuk en/of digitaal en/of presentatie

Evaluation (text)

PERMANENTAL EVALUATION WITH COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE because the competence-based learning processes with specific accents on skills training and attitude formation can only be acquired and evaluated within the set of education.

You can catch up with a maximum of 1 absence for the form of permanent evaluation and this only if it is possible from an organizational point of view. You take the initiative to plan the possibility of catching up with the lecturer within 3 calendar days after the missed evaluation moment (deadline assignment, portfolio, presentation, etc.). If catching up is not possible, this will result in a score of 0 for the missed evaluation moment.
In exceptional cases, the head of the department may deviate from this rule.

Submissions for assignments always consist of own work and are submitted within the foreseen deadlines. If ideas, images or texts, ideas, designs or parts of designs of others are used, the author, designer and/or location of the work must be clearly mentioned in order to avoid plagiarism - and thus exam fraud.