IL210 Costume Development 3 credits
An introduction to the design and construction of both functional and experimental garments. The process includes initial research, sketching ideas for a coherent series of related designs, written and oral presentations, preparing finished drawings that express concepts as well as technical clarity of construction, creating and revising patterns for three-dimensional and kinetic pieces, and actual fabrication of these pieces.
Prerequisites: Drawing I, Life Drawing I, and one 200-Level Drawing Elective; No Sewing Skills Required
Fulfills: Illustration Elective (Illustration Students); Studio Elective

IL213 Acrylic Painting Workshop 1 credits
This course is an exploration of acrylic paints and additives. A variety of approaches and techniques are engaged including thin watercolor and thick impasto styles. Students work in class from still-life set ups and/or models. Demonstrations by the instructor augment class discussions.
Prerequisites: Painting, Color and Light
Fulfills: 1-Credit Studio Elective

IL214 Ink and Scratchboard Workshop 1 credits
This course is an exploration of pen and ink, brush and ink, and scratchboard. A variety of techniques and approaches are engaged. Projects are completed in class and consist of media explorations, observational drawings and original imagery. Students examine the work of contemporary and historical artists and illustrators. Demonstrations by the instructor augment course descriptions.
Prerequisites: Drawing I
Fulfills: 1-Credit Studio Elective

IL215 Illustration I: Drawing for Communication 3 credits
Illustration I provides an introduction to the art of illustration and the skills required for its successful practice. Through a series of problems and exercises, students increase their understanding of visual language while developing their ability to use that language through drawing in the communication of ideas and information. Along with some exploration of a variety of processes and media, most of the problems are solved in finished black-and-white sketch form.
Prerequisites: Drawing I, Life Drawing I
Fulfills: Illustration I Requirement I (Illustration students); Studio Elective

IL216 Computer Imaging 3 credits
Computer Imaging is a basic introduction to Macintosh™ imaging programs. Class projects include combinations of drawing, scanning, image composition, image manipulation, and digital output options. Students work both on and off the computer and become familiar with the Macintosh™ operating environment and other graphic processes options
Prerequisites: 30 Credits Earned or Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Digital Illustration or Illustration Elective (Illustration Students); Studio Elective

IL220 Survey of Illustration 3 credits
With a combination of slide lectures and studio assignments, students are exposed to a history of the powerful persuaders and storytellers of pictorial illustration, including the anonymous cave artists, illuminated manuscripts, the impact of mass printing, the development of the publishing industry, the 'Golden Age' of American and British illustration and contemporary trends. Projects range from the pastiche of ancient styles to explorations of classic techniques, concepts and compositions.
Prerequisites: Drawing I and Life Drawing I
Fulfills: Illustration Survey Requirement (Illustration students); 300-level Studio Elective

IL225 Perspectives in Anatomy 3 credits
Perspectives in Anatomy develops students' working knowledge of the human figure through the exploration of its structure, form, and function. Students investigate the figure from simple planar and mass conceptions to more detailed studies of the skeletal and muscular systems. Through an examination of the whole and parts, students explore proportion, balance, locomotion, and the relationship between underlying structure and the surface form. Studio work includes observation and drawing from the model, slides, and illustrated lectures, visualization exercises and the construction of a 24" anatomical figure in clay.
Prerequisites: Drawing I and Life Drawing I
Fulfills: Perspectives in Anatomy Requirement (Illustration students); 200-level Drawing Elective; Studio Elective

IL230 Illustration II: Media and Methods 3 credits
In Illustration 2, students explore a range of approaches to creating finished art for communication problems.  Projects foster media exploration, a variety of conceptual possibilities and the development of artistic solutions to illustration assignments.  Color usage is a focus of the course.
Prerequisites: Illustration I or Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Illustration II Requirement (Illustration students) or Studio Elective

IL240 Comics and Sequential Art 3 credits
This course is an introduction to the language of comics and the sequencing of pictures to tell stories and convey information. Specific genres explored and practiced will be the comic strip, the editorial cartoon, and the comic book and graphic novel. In addition, students will examine some of the history of comics as well as various uses of comics and sequential art in the worlds of illustration and fine arts.
Prerequisites: Drawing I and Life Drawing I
Fulfills: Illustration Elective (Illustration students); Studio Elective

IL299 Topics in Illustration 3 credits
This course provides an in-depth study of a topic in Illustration. The topic may be selected to take advantage of special events, to allow further exploration of a subject covered in a preliminary way in other courses, or to explore areas not sufficiently covered by the regular class rotation.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites will be developed in conjunction with the course description for each topic.
Fulfills: 200-Level Illustration Elective (Illustration Students); Studio Elective

IL301 Illustration III: Applications 3 credits
Working from preliminary sketches to finished art, students in this course create works for professionally modeled assignments. Editorial, advertising, children's book, fiction, poster and sequential assignments are engaged. Attention to the marketplace, content concerns, art direction, reproduction, deadlines and other obstacles to the illustrator are addressed and experienced.  Students participate in frequent critiques to develop critical judgment and a better understanding of viewer’s perceptions. Contemporary illustration work is examined and discussed.
Prerequisites: Illustration II or Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Illustration III Requirement (Illustration students); 300-Level Studio Elective

IL305 Children's Book Illustration 3 credits
Students in this course explore aspects of children's book illustration from traditional book formats to more inventive formats. Course projects lead students through all stages of illustrating for a children's book, including the development of concepts related to the text, creating storyboards, book layout, rhythm and pace, cover art, and the completion of a book dummy.
Prerequisites: Illustration I or Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Illustration Elective (Illustration students); 300-level Studio Elective

IL307 Illustrating Fiction 3 credits
Illustrators of fiction interpret and illuminate the visions of other artists, namely, writers. In this course, students create imagery to accompany stories, fables and myths. A variety of sub genres will be explored, possibly including classic literature, horror, mystery, romance and juvenile fiction.The application of this imagery relative to the demands of the marketplace, namely books, magazines and book covers, is surveyed. Examples of historic and contemporary fiction illustration will be examined and discussed.
Prerequisites: Illustration I or Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Illustration Elective (Illustration students); 300-level Studio Elective

IL308 Character Creation 3 credits
In this course students explore the process of designing characters as well as the objects they possess and the environments they inhabit. Students develop characters and environments that are both personally and culturally resonant and imaginative. Particular emphasis will be placed on research as well as the expressive power of facial expression, body posture, color and costume. Through exploring students' own perceptions of good and evil, success and failure, as well as beauty and ugliness, they will aim to create characters that are highly original. Character Creation's application to diverse and emerging illustration markets such as digital game design, children's books, animation, comic books, film, merchandising and marketing will be discussed and explored.
Prerequisites: One 200-level Drawing Course, or Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Illustration Elective (Illustration students); 300-level Studio Elective

IL310 Natural Science Illustration 3 credits
Rendered drawings, 3-D projects and expressive studies of animate and inanimate nature create the foundations for this specialized field. Course content prepares the illustrator through investigative research and drawing methods including optical magnification.
Prerequisites: Drawing 1, Life Drawing 1 and one 200-Level Drawing Elective
Fulfills: Advanced Drawing or Illustration Elective (Illustration students); 300-level Studio Elective

IL325 Narrative Figure Drawing 3 credits
Students work from models in costumes, settings or poses inspired by readings and oral descriptions from classic literature and contemporary contexts. Students interpret narrative meanings and refine knowledge of the figure in context while exploring different media. This course satisfies the advanced drawing elective requirement.
Prerequisites: One 200-level Drawing Course, or Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Advanced Drawing or Illustration Elective (Illustration students); 300-level Studio Elective

IL326 Journalistic Drawing 3 credits
In this course, students will search for and report real stories from the world around them using their illustration artwork. From downtown Beverly, to nearby public places, to work environments (indoors and out) and even in their own residences, students will closely observe, render, document and comment visually on the things they investigate. The class will discuss fine and commercial art examples of visual journalism. On-site drawing will be a major focus of the course. Spatial and linear perspective, anatomy and natural science will all play roles in the successful creation of these site-specific narratives that detail place, action and story.
Prerequisites: One 200-level Drawing Course, or Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Advanced Drawing or Illustration Elective (Illustration students); 300-level Studio Elective

IL327 Journalistic Drawing in Japan 3 credits
In this course, students will develop series of images in a journal, based directly on their experiences living and traveling in Japan. Students will closely observe, document, and comment on their investigations of various aspects of Japanese life and culture. On-site drawing will be major focus of course. Spatial and linear perspective, anatomy, naturall science, and creative writing will all play roles in successful narrative.
Prerequisites: One 200-level Drawing Course, or Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Advanced Drawing or Illustration Elective (Illustration students); 300-level Studio Elective

IL328 Editorial Illustration 3 credits
In this course, students study editorial illustration created for the communication needs of magazines, newspapers and other periodicals. Editorial Illustration emphasizes the conceptual aspects of illustration, and addresses contemporary issues in politics, criticism and culture. In this course, as in the field, the most contemporary content and styles of visual communication are explored and discussed. Attention is paid to professional standards and practices.
Prerequisites: Illustration I or Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Illustration Elective (Illustration students); 300-Level Studio Elective

IL329 Journalistic Drawing in Italy 3 credits
In this course, students develop a series of images in a sketchbook journal, based directly on their experiences living and traveling in Italy. Students closely observe, document, and comment on their investigations of various aspects of Italian life and culture. On-site drawing is a major focus of the course.
Prerequisites: One 200-Level Drawing Course, or Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Advanced Drawing Elective or Illustration Elective (Illustration Students); 300-Level Studio Elective

IL333 Visual Propaganda 3 credits
This course focuses on the propagation of particular ideas, doctrines or behaviors utilizing the poster as the major art form. Course content addresses essential building blocks of image making emphasizing the power of simplicity in imagery and the issue of content as the focus from conception to finish. This studio course provides the opportunity to develop personal themes within contemporary social issues. Critical input from fine art, graphic design and humanities is encouraged. Not intended exclusively for illustrators.
Prerequisites: Art History II and one 200-Level Drawing Elective
Fulfills: Illustration Elective (Illustration students); 300-level Studio Elective

IL345 Illustration IV: Advanced Illustration 3 credits
Students in this course aim to create professional level work.  Discussion and critique lead students toward a refinement of skills, exploration of concepts and the creation of artistic solutions to communication problems.  In addition, students create a series of works for a chosen theme that demonstrates a deep understanding of a specific illustration genre.  Contemporary illustration work is examined and discussed.
Prerequisites: Illustration III
Fulfills: Illustration IV Requirement (Illustration students); 300-Level Studio Elective

IL350 Digital Illustration 3 credits
This course focuses on the creation of illustrations using digital media. Students will explore industry standard graphic application and learn to work with digital media as they would traditional art making medias, as a means, not an end, to the creative process. Emphasis will be placed on drawing, painting, design, concept and color theory. Assigned projects will ask students to create pictorial imagery using their digital explorations. Applications of digital media in the illustration marketplace and beyond will be examined and discussed.
Prerequisites: Illustration I or Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Digital Illustration or Illustration Elective (Illustration students); 300-level Studio Elective

IL399 Topics in Illustration 3 credits
This course provides an in-depth study of a topic in Illustration. The topic may be selected to take advantage of special events, to allow further exploration of a subject covered in a preliminary way in other courses, or to explore areas not sufficiently covered by the regular class rotation. 
Prerequisites: Prerequisites will be developed in conjunction with the course description for each topic.
Fulfills: 300-Level Illustration Elective (Illustration Students); 300-Level Studio Elective

IL405 Senior Illustration Seminar 3 credits
In this course students will learn the groundwork for professional careers in illustration. Assigned readings, lectures and discussions will concern business standards and ethical practices. Students will create comprehensive illustration portfolios and explore promotion options such as websites and direct mail. Visiting artists will discuss their careers. Students will also complete illustration assignments intended for their portfolios.
Prerequisites: 90 credits and the completion of required courses, or Permission of the Instructor.
Fulfills: Senior Illustration Seminar requirement (Illustration Students)

IL410 Senior Illustration Thesis 3 credits
In this course students complete independently generated illustration projects. Guided by an instructor, students create a comprehensive body of work which explores a specific field of illustration. Particular attention is paid to the development of professional level artwork, and a thorough understanding of the market for such images. Students work in their studios and participate in weekly group and/or individual critiques with the instructor.
Prerequisites: See Seminar Program Entrance Criteria
Fulfills: Illustration Elective (Illustration students); Studio Elective

IL900 Illustration Independent Study 3 credits
Advanced work in the student's major field of study, supervised by a designated faculty member.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Fulfills: Illustration Elective; Studio Elective