DI2S02 - Illustration for Literature 10 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: DI2S02
Module Title: Illustration for Literature
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Games and Design
Faculty Sub Group: Design
Module Leader: Sarah Carter
Module Team: Matthew Morgan, Emma Marshman
First Intended Intake: SEP 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100062 - illustration
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 10 Aug 2017
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

Explore the application of illustration for literature, including but not confined to editorial, publishing, eBooks and printed material.

To further examine the relationship between illustrator, client and agent.

Facilitate the student to apply appropriate materials and techniques to the development of interactive, digital and cross platform formats.

Content Summary

This project-based module will enable students to consider the specific role of the illustrator in the context of literature, publishing, editorial and text. Students will be required to respond to a brief aligned to industry and will produce imagery that fits a particular context of illustration. The emphasis will be cross-platform, incorporating both traditional print and digital publications such as eBooks. The intersection between traditional, physical printed matter and digital technology will be exploited and enable students to create work that is appropriate to a variety of interfaces and users.

Students will explore through lectures, seminars, project supervision and studio practice the various visual elements required by different publishing clients, gaining a deeper understanding of the production process and professional practice reflected by different forms of literature.

The opportunity to collaborate across courses in FCI and with external industry links will be greatly encouraged in this module.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 6
Seminar 6
Project supervision 12
Practical classes and workshops 12
Supervised time in studio/workshop 12
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 71
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 1
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge of current illustrative practice in the production of images for literature.
LO2 Produce coherent visual solutions to a creative brief, demonstrating an understanding of context, application and presentation with an emphasis on digital platforms.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Project Output Project Output 1 Practical application of illustration methods and techniques as appropriate to literature. 0 N/A 50 No 40
Portfolio Portfolio 1 A portfolio of imagery demonstrating a range of techniques associated with literature, publishing and editorial. This should reflect both print and digital formats. 0 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Project Output 1
Portfolio 1

Reading List

DiMarco, J. (2010), Digital Design for Print and Web, John Wiley & Sons.

Slanted, Magma Brand Design and Daab Media, (2011), Bright!: Typography Between Illustration And Art: Typography Between llustration & Art Slanted, Magma Brand Design and Daab Media.

http://www.victionary.com

http://shop.gestalten.com

http://www.laurenceking.com

http://www.rotovision.com

Bossert, J. (1997), Editorial Illustration: Love - A Guide To Professional Illustration Techniques Sponsored By The Society Of Illustrators, Rotovision.

Heller, S. and Vienne, V. (2009), Art Direction Explained, At Last!, Laurence King.

Hyland, A. and Lewis, A. (2013), The Purple Book: Symbolism & Sensuality In Contemporary Art And Illustration, Laurence King.

Losowsky, A. (2007), We Love Magazines, Die Gestalten Verlag.

http://www.wrapmagazine.com/about/

http://www.varoom-mag.com

McKay, J. (2013), The Magazines Handbook, Routledge.

Morrish, J. and Brandshaw, P. (2011), Magazine Editing: In Print and Online, Routledge.

Schmidt, C. (2011), Print Workshop, Potter Craft

Simblet, S. (2009), The Drawing Book: An Innovative, Practical Approach To Drawing The World Around You, Dorling Kindersley.

http://www.penguin.co.uk

http://www.foliosociety.com

http://www.serenbooks.com

http://www.gomer.co.uk

http://www.ipcmedia.com

http://www.bauermedia.co.uk

http://www.egmont.co.uk

http://www.condenast.co.uk

http://www.dashmagazine.net/825070