RENAISSANCE OIL PAINTING
FA-291/FA-391
Michael Donato
Traditional painting techniques for the contemporary artist. Develop oil painting skills in the tradition of the old masters. Working from a toned canvas, develop an underpainting, painting dark to light and glazing.

ILLUSTRATION I
IL-245
Peter Caras
For the beginning artist who has no system of painting. Concentrating on values first; advancing to color; starting with flesh tints. Subjects include still life, male and female for illustration, and touching on drawing for illustration.

PERSPECTIVE

FD-104

Judith Banyas
A concentrated study of the principles of perspective used in representing the three-dimensional world. Elements of mechanical one, two and three point perspective using the t-square, triangle and rulers are covered. The visual principles of freehand perspective are applied to the development of images from imagination and observation.

CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION
IL-222

Michael Donato
The technique of sequential artwork for children's books and markets is emphasized using traditional and non traditional stories , and project assignments. Consistent style, design and compatibility of an illustration to the story will be stressed.

ADVANCED ILLUSTRATION
IL-345
Peter Caras
For the artist who has completed Illustration I. Concentration on portfolio pieces, samples, etc. realizing the importance of thinking and understanding how to control the way your viewer sees your work.

PORTRAITURE
FA-294/FA-394

Timothy Jahn
This course will cover drawing and painting the head. How to construct the head using planes, forms, proportions and placement of the features and the effect of light and shade on the head. In addition, the course encompasses the palette and complexion of the model; composition using various objects as they relate to portraiture and how to draw and paint drapery. The course includes painting the portrait from photographic reference. Completion of this course will enable the student to pursue a career in portraiture.

ANATOMY
FD-101
Frank Falotico
Fall: Drawing Heads and Portraits
Spring: Drawing the Human Figure
Improve figure drawing skills by studying the underlying structure of the human form (bone, muscle, tendon and cartilage), while sharpening observational skills through careful study of surface form. Work from casts, photos, skeleton, live models, and overlays of the muscular system as anatomical information is applied to artistic use.

MARKER RENDERING
GD-232
Kennith Schwarz
A combination class utilizing basic and advanced marker techniques to produce impressive results. The class is designed for both advertising and illustration majors and assignments will be given on an individual project basis. Storyboards, comps, animatics, advertising and editorial illustration will be discussed and applied to produce professional looking portfolio pieces. Magic markers, marker and brush pens will be used in conjunction with watercoors and colored pencils.

PAINTING AND DRAWING THE FIGURE
FA-295/FA-395
Timothy Jahn
Working from a live model, the techniques explored will range from traditional to contemporary. The elements of drawing, as well as the emotional content, will be the focus.

Intro to 3D Modeling
CA-218/CA-318
Paul Elwood
Use Strata 3D CX to create 3-D photo-real images and animation for illustration, design, web-ready graphics, podCasts and more. Students of all experience and skill levels.