UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

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 periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Assessment Task 1: Cutting Edge
    15%
  • Assessment Task 2: Modern Monster
    20%
  • Assessment Task 3: Magazine/Zine
    25%
  • Assessment Task 4: Lyric
    20%
  • Assessment Task 5: My Key To Melbourne
    20%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Use a wide range of traditional illustration media confidently at a basic level;

  2. 2

    Understand the uses and limitations of basic illustration materials on both traditional and experimental levels;

  3. 3

    Apply the principles of form, shape and composition to the practice of illustration;

  4. 4

    Understand the use of symbols and other devices that contribute to the communicative power of illustration;

  5. 5

    Comprehend the historical development of illustration as a persuasive and prevalent public art-form;

  6. 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.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202020212022