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Overview Ceramics Graphic Design Illustration Painting/Drawing Photography/Digital Printmaking Sculpture/Intermedia |
Illustration Emphasis The Illustration emphasis joins the two disciplines of illustration and graphic design. The marriage of type and illustration has been a feature of the most striking graphic art of our time. From the work of the great early 20th century poster artists to persuasive communications in all areas of modern graphic design, illustration has played a vital role in emphasizing text and clarifying concepts. Illustrators who have an understanding of typography and design fundamentals are better equipped to present their work successfully and are in greater demand in today's job market. The illustration area stresses the value of drawing skills for illustrators as well as designers; the merits of various media and techniques including photography as a design tool; current and future trends in communication arts; and the influences and technical processes that give rise to current work. |