Module Details

Module Code: DESI8006
Title: Illustration for Design
Long Title: Illustration for Design
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2140 - Design Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module encourages the investigation of the potential for illustration in a broad range of visual communications such as publishing, branding and packaging, advertising, music and entertainment.
There will be a particular focus on professional illustration practice and students will be encouraged to contextualise their working methods within a theoretical framework, and to refine skills of analysis, evaluation, conceptual thinking and visual expression.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply visual research methodologies to inform visual approaches for a set brief.
LO2 Create a series of finished illustrations to a professional standard.
LO3 Produce illustration work which demonstrates a personal illustrative approach to communication and design problems.
LO4 Discuss the role of specific areas of illustration within professional visual communication practice.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
None
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
None
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
None
 
Indicative Content
Illustration for Design
Students will be required to undertake personal research and negotiate a self initiated illustration project which focuses on the synthesis of theoretical, practical and methodological approaches to illustration appropriate to design problems. The emphasis in this module will be on independent learning supported by small group critiques. All research, development and exploratory work must be submitted for assessment. Seminars on professional illustration studio practice will be provided to encourage students to develop a personal approach to illustration and to demonstrate individuality and professionalism as a visual communicator.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Use visual idea strategies to generate ideas to a set brief
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Case study report
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Completion and presentation of finished illustrations to a set brief
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Class/Studio based practical Every Week 3.50 3.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and practical work Every Week 3.50 3.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Heller, S. and Arisman, M.. (2000), The education of an illustrator., Allworth Press : School of Visual Arts, [ISBN: 158115075X].
  • Klanten, R. and Hellige, H.. (2007), Illusive: Contemporary Illustration And Its Context,, Gestalten Verlag, Berlin, [ISBN: 3899550854].
  • Wigan, M.. (2006), Thinking visually., AVA Academia, [ISBN: 2940373159].
  • Male, Alan.. (2007), IlIllustration : A Theoretical and Contextual Perspective, 1st. AVA Academia, Lausanne, [ISBN: 9782940373512].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DVICO_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Communications 3 Elective