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June 16, 2026
LCAD Design students will be required to successfully complete a portfolio review within their sophomore to junior year in order…
June 16, 2026
This is an introductory course for the design major. Studio practice explores the use of hierarchy, form, conceptual thinking, visual…
June 16, 2026
This is an introductory course for the design major requiring conceptual, perceptual, manual, and computational skills to meet studio research…
June 16, 2026
This advanced course introduces 3-dimensional computer modeling, concepts, technology and techniques (i.e., 3-dimensional virtual coordinate system, wire-frame, texture mapping, light…
June 16, 2026
This course covers the history, theory and practice of letterforms and typography they apply to other areas of design, graphics…
June 16, 2026
This foundation course explores basic graphic design methods, processes, techniques, and formats. Assignments introduce elements, media, and principles of graphic…
June 16, 2026
This course will focus on an introduction to 3D. Students will learn the key features of modeling, animation, lighting, texturing,…
June 16, 2026
This lecture and studio course is focused on the use vector based imaging software for drawing and design. Comprehension of…
June 16, 2026
This lecture and studio course introduces principles of creative visualization with the use of the computer and pixel based imaging…
June 16, 2026
This course investigates principles of pictorial organization through the relationship of composition and color of visual elements. This includes the…
June 16, 2026
A continuation of Graphic Illustration I. Students refine previous methods, processes, and techniques, and work on a series of illustrations…
June 16, 2026
This course is a studio workshop in the Comic Book/Graphic Novel as an art form and entertainment medium, balancing personal…
June 16, 2026
This course focuses on creating art for the unique world of children's books. Emphasis is on being able to create…
June 16, 2026
This course serves as an introduction to the creation, illustration, and implementation of original narrative concepts for Children’s Book publications.…
June 16, 2026
This course provides an introduction to the process and application of fantastic illustration to print products, interactive games, film/television, and…
June 16, 2026
This elective course intended for junior and senior level students is an advanced study on the development, writing, and execution…
June 16, 2026
This course will serve as an introduction to creating illustration work and illustrated systems for use across a range of…
June 16, 2026
This course is an exploration of how illustrations are used in the context of commercial projects. Exploration of printing and…
June 16, 2026
This course serves as an introduction to drawing of comic book pages using traditional ink and marking making techniques. A…
June 16, 2026
This course is an introduction to creating, drawing, and writing your own illustrated narratives. Students will learn how to ideate…
June 16, 2026
IL 418 Senior Portfolio 1 is a thesis class aimed at providing students the space and support to grow meaningful…
June 16, 2026
A senior level course that emphasizes the importance of voice and individual perspective as it relates to the students professional…
June 16, 2026
IL 418 Senior Portfolio 1 is a thesis class aimed at providing students the space and support to grow meaningful…
June 16, 2026
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the connection between illustration and design. Students are equipped to enter the professional…
June 16, 2026
This junior level course guides students in the creation of narrative works in sequence as a means of producing illustrations…
June 16, 2026
This elective course encourages traditional media exploration and experimentation to create narrative projects that interact with contemporary spaces in Illustration.…
June 16, 2026
A sophomore level class that gives students an introduction to existing and emerging Illustration markets. Furthermore this course examines how…
June 16, 2026
This course gives the illustrator hands-on opportunities to explore the interaction of words and images. Students will learn basic principles…
June 16, 2026
The Advancement Review (AR) is a formal portfolio review designed to evaluate competency in foundation studio art abilities at the…
June 16, 2026
This studio course in digital image making will challenge students to create thought-provoking and visually stimulating work while learning how…
June 16, 2026
Experimental Printmaking explores the dynamic intersection of traditional printmaking techniques and innovative, unconventional approaches to create expressive imagery and unique…
June 16, 2026
The course emphasizes the development and role of illustration as an art form. Major fields covered include: posters, editorial and…
June 16, 2026
This lecture course introduces the student to small business practices that help bridge the gap between the educational experience and…
June 16, 2026
This course teaches skills in the use of appropriate Macintosh software as a tool in creating illustrative paintings. Students draw…
June 16, 2026
This course will offer the tools for students to become self-sufficient artist entrepreneurs. It will present an economic model for…
June 16, 2026
A sophomore level course that encourages students to look inward and build toward a professional voice and portfolio as it…
June 16, 2026
An introduction to illustration and the myriad contemporary practices relevant to the role. Through assignments, in-class demonstrations, lectures, and brief…
June 16, 2026
This course introduces 2-D design principles in constructing pictorial imagery. The relationship between the principles of design and formal elements…
June 16, 2026
This painting course builds on the fundamental skills that students have attained in their foundation courses. Prompts and set-ups are…
June 16, 2026
This advanced Special Topics course is designed to help students develop their skills in drawing and painting from observation, while…
June 16, 2026
This advanced Special Topics course provides an opportunity for students to explore painting techniques and develop their own unique style.…
June 16, 2026
This advanced elective course delves into the intersection of on-location plein air painting and studio practice, with an emphasis on…
June 16, 2026
This course is a faculty-supervised, self-directed examination into individual imagery and professional attitudes with students working from the model to…
June 16, 2026
This advanced course further investigates drawing and painting from the model with emphasis on concept development. Students examine color relationships,…
June 16, 2026
This course further investigates the design and execution of large-scale paintings as it applies to mural art. Students work in…
June 16, 2026
This advanced course provides opportunities for students to work intensively from the live model using a variety of media. Development…
June 16, 2026
This advanced painting course provides students further opportunities to master the art of high-energy quick painting. Class projects stress color…
June 16, 2026
This advanced course provides further study of drawing and painting techniques. An extensive exploration into more advanced materials: silver point,…
June 16, 2026
This course is a faculty-supervised, self-directed examination into individual imagery and professional attitudes with students working from the model to…
June 16, 2026
This course further develops the use of water-based media. Students are encouraged to work from life, photographs, imagination, and to…