1207 - Creating Worlds: Space Fantasy

Course Description

Whether you call it space fantasy or science fiction, it's in the DNA of cross-media attractions like The Force Awakens and Guardians of the Galaxy. In this illustration course, students learn about the rich history of the genre as they consider editorial prompts -- extracted from the work of H.G. Wells, Jules Verne and others -- that lead to the creation of new speculative environments. As they interpret these sources, student artists are reacquainted with lessons in perspective drawing, figure construction/draping and the principles of design. By the end of the course, students will have completed three to five new illustrated works in an ever-popular genre unified by exotic aliens, high technology and otherworldly locations.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Animation : Electives
• Graphic Design : Electives
• Interactive Design : Electives
• Jewelry Making + Design : Electives
• Natural Science Illustration : Electives
• Painting Studies : Electives
• Photography : Electives