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Course Description

Artwork by Katelyn L.

Turn your pen and ink drawings into vector art for websites, ads and animations. Begin with simple sketches on paper and pen. Then, transition your ideas from paper into Adobe Illustrator, the program of choice for digital illustrators. Experiment with composition, layout and hand-drawn typography to connect graphic design with illustration. Play with perspective, dimension and movement to tell captivating visual stories. Assignments take inspiration from modern trends including isometric drawings and simple motion graphics. These versatile methods prepare you for a range of digital illustration applications.

Learner Outcomes

  

Learning outcomes for this investigation include:

  • Generate ideas in drawing on paper
  • Create and manipulate vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator
  • Integrate typography and layout into digital designs
  • Generate multimedia illustrations that tell a story

 

Prerequisites

Students must be 13-17 years of age.

Instructors

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Section Schedule
Oct 12, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 12, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
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Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Oct 15, 2024 to Nov 12, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $370.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 02, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 30, 2024 to Oct 10, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 12, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

This course requires a digital drawing tablet or Apple iPad and Apple pencil. Additionally, you can expect to spend up to $75 (estimate) on supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books for this course.

The instructor will be using a Wacom drawing tablet with Illustrator on a Mac. Students may choose to use an iPad, however the instructor will not offer iPad support.

A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class.

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store.

Section Notes
This course requires access to Adobe Illustrator. Please visit the Adobe Illustrator website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.
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