This post will be a little on the shorter side; I am currently busy with the start of my second fall semester and work in the Art Department at Marywood University. Regardless, I want to quickly discuss how the start of my first Illustration class is going!
I am an illustration studio arts major and being that I completed my foundation year, I am now starting to take courses that are closely connected to my major. That being said, my first illustration class is General Illustration I.
First Project:
Despite it only being the first week of the fall semester, we already finished our first assignment!
Granted, it was a simple introductory assignment; nonetheless, I am thrilled that the class is jumping right into the water!
Our first project was to create a NYC handout flyer. The goal of the project was to create something that someone on the street of NYC would be willing to take:
My Street Flyer:
Free Dozen Donutz
What Illustrators Must Consider:
After the completion of the assignment, we discussed what we learned from the assignment. That being, what an Illustrator must consider when creating:
- Expectations
- Creating something unique
- Shape of design (2D or 3D)
- Creating something interactive
- Color
- Aesthetics
- Creating something fun
- Clean communication
- Creating something interesting
- Target audience
- Humor
- Social responsibility
- Creating something eye catching
WRAP- UP:
Overall, General Illustration I has me excited for the Fall semester and I cannot wait to see what is in store with my future as an Illustrator at Marywood University!
-Stay Spooky, Santo 🎃
