Course Syllabus
Basic Illustration
ARTC 1309
Semester with Course Reference
Number (CRN)
Fall 2012
26987
Instructor contact information (phone
number and email address)
713-718-7914
sharon.hendry@hccs.edu
Office Location and Hours
Room 139 West Loop
Tue/Thu 2:30-3:30
(or by appointment)
Course Location/Times
Room 137 West Loop
Tue/Thu 3:30 – 5:30
Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH)
(lecture, lab) If applicable
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
2
Laboratory Hours: 4
External Hours:
Total Course Contact Hours
96.00
Course Length (number of weeks)
16
Type of Instruction
Lecture/Lab
Course Description:
Introduction to drawing techniques as they pertain
to the commercial illustration industry.
Course Prerequisite(s)
FREQUENT REQUISITES
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Academic Discipline/CTE Program
Learning Outcomes
MATH 0306 (Basic Math Pre-Algebra)
GUST 0341 (7th -9th Grade Reading)
ENGL 0300 or 0347
1. Demonstrate ability to select and apply industry
standard software in design.
2. Design and demonstrate use of software and
techniques in Digital Communication’s practical
applications.
3. Develop a portfolio of work that demonstrates
proficiency in skills for employment.
4. Present a portfolio of work that demonstrates
proficiency in skills for employment.
Course Student Learning Outcomes
(SLO): 4 to 7
1. Define commercial illustration.
2. Use various black and white media.
3. Apply drawing techniques including form,
shading, perspective, and the human figure.
1. Define commercial illustration.
Learning Objectives (Numbering
system should be linked to SLO - e.g.,
1. Demonstrate three styles of drawing: contour,
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.)
value and gesture
2. Define three styles of drawing
1. Use various black and white media.
1. Illustrate with basic shapes for underlying
structure
2. Examine basic shapes
Apply drawing techniques including form,
shading, perspective, and the human figure.
1. Demonstrate one- and two-point perspective for
rendering three-dimensional objects
2. Examine the human figure and portrait
3. Draw the human figure proportionately
4. Represent portrait studies
5. Define perspective for rendering threedimensional objects
SCANS and/or Core Curriculum
Competencies: If applicable
SCANS
1. Define commercial illustration.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Workplace Competencies - Information Organizes & Maintains
1. Use various black and white media.
Foundation Skills - Thinking -Creative
Foundation Skills - Thinking -Problem Solving
Apply drawing techniques including form,
shading, perspective, and the human figure.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Personal Qualities -Social
Foundation Skills - Personal Qualities -SelfManagement
Foundation Skills - Personal Qualities Integrity/Honesty
Foundation Skills - Personal Qualities Responsibility
Workplace Competencies - Resources -Allocates
Time
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -
Participates as Team Member
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal Teaches Others
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal Excercises Leadership
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Works
with Cultural Diversity
Workplace Competencies - Technology -Selects
Technology
Workplace Competencies - Technology -Applies
Technology to Task
Instructional Methods
Student Assignments
Web-enhanced (49% or less)
Face to Face
1. Define commercial illustration.
Discussions
Readings
http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines