Course Details

1. Relate Illustration to conceptual interpretations of "ideas" in alternative media and new art forms, which include traditionally fine art media combined with more experimental media such as installations, video and performance.
2. Recognize in an advanced approach how historical, theoretical aspects of art and performance art are manifested in ephemeral, time based and process-oriented work that will get students to understand alternative media of art.
3. Examine more complicated concepts and subjects expressed in traditional and non-traditional media, in order to develop a critical approach to the use and application of visual imagery in a historical, cultural and social context.
4. Investigate the phases of research, invention, exploration, development and production by examining the themes intelligently through more critical and/or theoretical readings and writings.
5. Construct a unique context for which work is created and as an outcome to have the ability to be articulate and decisive about the work.
6. Appraise the outcome of their work, justify the solutions to their illustration projects and assess the significance of illustration in the advancement of their visual language.

A general survey of advanced concepts, methods, and issues of Illustration as a vehicle of visual organization, thought, and expression.

A comprehensive exploration of advanced Illustration techniques and concepts designed to expand awareness of the art of mixed media and to expose students to issues relevant to contemporary art and performance.  

A further exploration of the subject of Illustration as a conceptual interpretation of "ideas" in alternative media and new art forms, which include traditionally fine art media combined with more experimental media such as installations, video and performance.

Focus on illustration accentuating philosophical languages of phenomenology and psychology of space. The curriculum places primary importance on aesthetic and personal development and emphasizes a critical and historical understanding of the use of space within our culture.

Establish even further how various historical, theoretical, and the popular aspects of art and performance art are manifested in ephemeral, time based and process-oriented work that will get students to understand alternative media of art including ordinary routines of everyday life, autobiographical, rituals, site specific environmental transformation, multimedia production and/or community based projects of social and political empowerment.

Further enhance their oral and visual communication skills for maximum effectiveness. Focus on the visual presentation of their work such as use of materials, layout rules and other presentation techniques.

• Ed. Uta Grosenick, Women Artists in the 20th and 21st Century (Taschen, 1999)
• Ed. Gilda Williams, Cream 3 Contemporary art in Culture, (Phaidon, New York 2003)
• Ed. Nicolas De Oliviera, Nicola Oxley, Michael Petry, Installation Art in the New Millenium, (Thames and Hudson, London 2003)

• Flash Art International Magazine

Extended project briefings

Presentations (audio and visual)

Practical workshops

Exercises

Illustrated lectures and group critiques

Personal tutorials.

Group tutorials.

Personal research, realization and manipulation in project work

Continuous evaluation and assessment.

Extended references and bibliography