Course overview
Visual narrative is an essential communication tool for Illustrators and Animators and those in storytelling industries. This course explores and applies theories and practices of picture-making essential to storytelling in visual communication. Students will link narrative theory with both experimental and orthodox visual approaches to practices that consolidate skills ready for professional practice. The course requires experimentation and exploration of a broad range of image making mediums that can be applied to both static and sequential imagery. Professional modes of communication and dissemination of practice will be explored in relation to Industry.
Course learning outcomes
- Evaluate suitable media and techniques appropriate to convey meaning and message
- Demonstrate technical and conceptual knowledge in a range of styles and techniques
- Ability to identify and develop professional visual narratives based on personal perception, experience and critical practice
- Demonstrate portfolio approaches to developing a professional body of work
- Demonstrate professional attainment of Illustration and Animation mediums
- Demonstrate visual and written approaches to creative development of visual stories
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