Art 310 Illustration Sec 01 Fall 2009
Associate Professor Mark Malloy
1.978.542.6859 mmalloy@salemstate.edu

Course Description
An exploration of the various mediums and techniques the illustrator uses. Specialized problems imposed by mechanical production requirements are considered with emphasis on editorial, book and advertising illustration. Four scheduled studio hours plus five open studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 102.

Course Overview
The course is an introduction to traditional illustration techniques. Students will learn to determine a point of view and style of illustration based on supplied content. Finding solutions to typical realworld assignments will serve as an introduction to the profession. The Professor reserves the option to change content of the course as the semester progresses.

Projects/Content
Portraits,Editorial, Book Illustration, Magazine Covers, Comics, Graphic Novels

Techniques/Materials: Pen and Ink • Colored Pencil • Line and Wash • Watercolor • Collage/3-D

List of Assignments and points related to assignments

Evaluation
Projects: 70% Critique Participation/Paper(s)/Quizzes: 30%
*There are a couple of quizzes on Maus and important terms, etc.
See also the attendance policy and special section on critiques in this document. Late work is reduced by a letter grade for each day that it is late.The professor reserves the right to determine the course work and to alter content at his discretion.
All work is due on the final day of class. No extensions.
Evaluation Scale:
Failure (not publishable) Poor (not publishable, too many major changes) Satisfactory (publishable with some important changes) Good (publishable with few minor changes) Excellent (file is ready to go to press)

About Critiques
Critiques are crucial to the development of one’s skills and techniques. During a critique, you must be prepared to discuss both your work as well as that of your classmates in an intelligent and studious manner. The process is essential to developing a sense of how your work is seen by others (i.e., outside your own head). It is a tremendous source of information on how to refine one’s work. Critiques also supply the professor with evidence of a student’s familiarity with the topics covered in the class. Your attention to what is said and participation in constructive criticism of others work, as well as the presentation of your own work combine to function as a required component of this course and represents 20% of your grade in this course.

Goals and Objectives
Course Goal
Students will be able to learn and work as a “knowledgeable practitioner” in the discipline.
Course Objectives
Students will gain...
...an understanding of the art of illustration using various techniques
...knowledge of fundamental kinds of illustration
...knowledge of the field of Illustration from the perspective
of a practitioner
...the ability to create images using the materials and processes presented in the class
...ability to critique the work of others

Texts
Maus : A Survivor's Tale, Volumes 1 and 2
by Art Spiegelman, published by Pantheon Books

The Current Issue of Communication Arts magazine:
The Illustration Annual

Materials
Please be aware that you may need to acquire additional materials throughout the semester.

3 examples of hand-rendered illustrations from printed sources (for our first discussion)
Pencils H, 2B, 6B
Non-photo blue pencil
Colored Pencils Prismacolor Starter Set (24)…the watercolor pencils are OK.
Erasers (kneaded/pink)
Ruler 18” metal with cork back
T-square: 12" plastic
For cutting: X-Acto knife, matt cutter and scissors Cutting Surface 12”x18” Self-Healing
Spiral Sketchbook 9”x12” with 60lb white drawing paper 50 pgs Drawing Paper: White Bristol Smooth-Plate Surface 11”x14” Pad 100lb, 20 sheets #342-11
Watercolor paints starter set (tubes)
Watercolor brushes three different shaped/sized (some starter sets come with a brush)
Tracing Paper 11”x14” or a roll
Pens: Extra Fine and larger Black felt-tipped
Set of Six (6) Artline Drawing System Pens
Illustration board: 8 sheets of “Bainbridge” 20”x 30” cold press (boards with #2200 on the back are preferable)
Transfer paper also called graphite paper: roll or sheets (you can share)
Tape: masking tape and also drafting / artist’s tape (white)
Miscellaneous: baby food size jar and mixing tray, paper towels

Materials Resources
Pitman (used to be Charrette)
http://www.pitman.com/storefrontCommerce/home.do
Dick Blick
http://www.dickblick.com/
Art Supplies Wholesale Beverly, MA
http://www.allartsupplies.com

NASAD Agreement
In art studio courses, where all or most of the work must be accomplished in the College art studio facilities, three hours per week of reserved studio time and space per credit hour is reserved.

Attendance/Lateness Policy
Absences from more than two (2) classes during a semester results in a lowered final grade for the course. For each unexcused absence over two, your semester grade may be lowered one notch (from an “A” to an “A-,” etc.). Four(4) absences result in a failing grade. You will need a note from your doctor for any absences beyond the two allowed. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor for any missed assignments and to schedule makeup work if applicable.
• Two (2) late arrivals is considered one (1) unexcused absence.
• When a class period has been classified by the professor as an in-class work period your attendance is still required.
• Early departure from class is only allowed upon the permission of the professor.
• “Unprepared for class” is excused a the first occurance. The second and all subsequent incidents are considered an absence.
• Allowing your cellphone to ring/buzz during class is rude. When this happens the student responsible is marked absent. Please turn off your cellphone before entering the classroom.

Exhibitions
Student work may be selected for exhibition purposes. Work will be borrowed by the faculty and returned at a later date.

Returning Work
Students have the right to the return of the original of any written paper/project upon request, with the provision that a copy be provided to the instructor by the student if the instructor so requires. Under such circumstances, the instructor shall return to the student the written paper/project within one semester following the end of the course. Such request must be made by the student no later than the end of the following semester.

Students with Disabilities
Salem State College is committed to providing equal access to the educational experience for all students in compliance with Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act and The Americans with Disabilities Act and to providing all reasonable academic accommodations, aids and adjustment. Any student who has a documented disability requiring an accommodation, aid or adjustment should speak with the instructor immediately. Students with disabilities who have not previously done so should provide documentation to and schedule an appointment with the Office for Students with Disabilities and obtain appropriate services.

Bibliography
available upon request