KCAD Illustration Society
Illustration Life Drawing III
KCIL 323 - 3 Credit Hours
Advanced study of the human figure, especially in relation to the needs of the illustrator, with emphasis on construction, composition, movement, and interpretation of the clothed and costumed figure in various media.
A more advanced course in rendering the human figure as it pertains to the Illustrator. Emphasis will be placed on pictorial composition, perspective, the use of color, the introduction of new materials and techniques, the development of the quick sketch and the understanding of body mechanics. Further importance will be placed on the psychology of body language and gesture, and how the figure may be used to convey concept in an illustrative format.
The core idea behind this class is that all facets of Illustration have their basis in the study of life. All class work, outside assignments and sketchbooks will reflect this concept.
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Project 1
Illustrator: Amanda Zylstra
Illustrate a figure in the state of sleep.
Project 2
Illustrator: Janette Lowen
Create an Illustration depicting the phrase "There was a knock at the door…"
Project 3
Illustrator: Alyssa Parsons​
Supply List
The following materials will be used throughout the course as needed:
-18"x24" or larger newsprint pad or Strathmore 300 series drawing pad
-9"x12" or 11"x14" sketchbook (or existing one)
-single drawing sheets (see syllabus)
-vine charcoal
-compressed charcoal (4B – 6B) (General’s, Alpha brand or Nitram Fusain recommended)
-charcoal pencils ranging from medium-soft (preferably soft)
-pencils ranging from 4H – 6B
-Wolff’s Carbon Pencils ranging from B-6B
-soft pastels or hard pastels
-prisma pencils
-watercolors/inks/markers
-dowel/measuring stick
-kneaded erasure or white plastic erasure
-Krylon matte fixative
-backing board (Masonite or particle board)/bulldog clips
See syllabus for paper recommendations.
Create an illustration depicting two figures interacting.
All class descriptions, projects, and supply lists are subject to change.
