VCO1203 Introduction to contemporary illustration
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
VCO1203 Introduction to contemporary illustration is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs COL1001.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before VCO1203
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After VCO1203
No unit lists VCO1203 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or permission from the Chief Examiner
Prohibition: VCO1201
Overview
This unit introduces you to the fundamental skills, processes, materials and equipment relevant to the practice of contemporary illustration. It endeavours to expose you to a range of illustration styles and techniques, while promoting a broad use of them in traditional and experimental forums. While studying existing illustration styles, you will be encouraged towards an individual image making process that you can develop in future projects, both within this unit and others. The role of illustration as a vital component to contemporary visual communication will be heavily emphasised.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1: Cutting Edge15%
- Assessment Task 2: Modern Monster20%
- Assessment Task 3: Magazine/Zine25%
- Assessment Task 4: Lyric20%
- Assessment Task 5: My Key To Melbourne20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Use a wide range of traditional illustration media confidently at a basic level;
- 2
Understand the uses and limitations of basic illustration materials on both traditional and experimental levels;
- 3
Apply the principles of form, shape and composition to the practice of illustration;
- 4
Understand the use of symbols and other devices that contribute to the communicative power of illustration;
- 5
Comprehend the historical development of illustration as a persuasive and prevalent public art-form;
- 6
Begin to comprehend the indisputable link between illustration and the greater practice of graphic design.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Learning resources
Required resources
The Big Book of Illustration Ideas 2 - Roger Walton Illustrators Unlimited - Gestalten
Illusive: Contemporary Illustration 1, 2 , 3 and 4 - R. Klanten, Publisher: Gestalten
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Ned Culic
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Ned Culic
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for VCO1203?
You need COL1001 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is VCO1203 offered?
In 2021, VCO1203 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does VCO1203 have an exam?
No. VCO1203 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.