ILUS-305-SU91-2022: Illustration Genres: Topic
The public sphere is permeated by illustration practises. Often, and because of advertising’s dominant presence, this arena seems out of reach for the individual illustrator. This course however, will investigate and expose students to alternative spaces and mediums that illustrators can inhabit, create within and utilize in the public sphere. Through a series of guided and self-directed projects, the course will focus on the growing culture of street art, mural painting, sticker art, and posters as potential sites of resistance and creativity. Students will also be encouraged to work within a context specific framework and to explore alternative and innovative materials.
The public sphere is permeated by illustration practises. Often, and because of advertising’s dominant presence, this arena seems out of reach for the individual illustrator. This course however, will investigate and expose students to alternative spaces and mediums that illustrators can inhabit, create within and utilize in the public sphere. Through a series of guided and self-directed projects, the course will focus on the growing culture of street art, mural painting, sticker art, and posters as potential sites of resistance and creativity. Students will also be encouraged to work within a context specific framework and to explore alternative and innovative materials.
- Teacher: Jesse Garbe