Illustration Department Advisors - Rhode Island School of Design
Illustration Department Advisors - Rhode Island School of Design
Illustration Department Advisors - Rhode Island School of Design
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c o u r s e d e s c r i p t i o n<br />
g a l l e r y<br />
ILLUS 5252<br />
Color Works<br />
Mary Jane Begin<br />
For students, color is <strong>of</strong>ten one <strong>of</strong> the most intimidating elements <strong>of</strong> designing a piece,<br />
as the choices can seem endless and arbitrary. Anxiety and stress <strong>of</strong>ten result in hit or<br />
miss approaches, repetition <strong>of</strong> a particular palette or avoidance <strong>of</strong> color altogether. This<br />
class encourages awareness <strong>of</strong> color as one <strong>of</strong> the most dynamic components <strong>of</strong> an image<br />
and emphasizes the need for achieving a balance between acquired knowledge and<br />
instinct. Students will be required to investigate: value, harmony, limited palettes, color<br />
grounds, layering, mixing, opacity, transparency, temperature, mood, contrast, complimentary<br />
color, spatial relationships, vibration and reflection as part <strong>of</strong> their in-class and<br />
homework assignments. Students will work from models dressed in costume, with poses<br />
changing every three weeks, and will be given instruction in a combination <strong>of</strong> acrylics<br />
and watercolor in a variety <strong>of</strong> technical applications. The expectation is that individuals<br />
will gain a level <strong>of</strong> expertise in the designated media and then apply that knowledge to<br />
other media.<br />
This course will involve in-class critique, working from the model, and homework<br />
assignments that will include portrait, still life, color charts, a master copy, and a final<br />
series <strong>of</strong> illustrations/images <strong>of</strong> their choosing. The four week final project will be at the<br />
end <strong>of</strong> the semester allowing students to explore a style, material, media and subject<br />
matter <strong>of</strong> their choice that includes an investigation <strong>of</strong> color related issues.<br />
Course Level: Junior; Senior; Elective<br />
(FALL) 3 Credits<br />
thinking<br />
making<br />
doing<br />
[<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
content and concept<br />
imaging skills<br />
practice<br />
prerequisites<br />
related studies<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional affinities<br />
media affinities<br />
contact information<br />
instructor website<br />
d e t a i l s<br />
<strong>Illustration</strong> Concepts 1 & 2; Drawing 1 & 2;<br />
Painting 1 & 2; or permission <strong>of</strong> instructor<br />
Renaissance Painting in Florence;<br />
Master Painting Techniques; Between Painting & Drawing;<br />
Color for Portrait and Figure; Advanced Painting;<br />
Drawing With Color; Watercolor & Guoache<br />
painting & drawing as illustration and fine art;<br />
color design; portraiture; studio practice<br />
open media: acrylic painting, watercolor<br />
ISB 200 401-454-6246 mjbegin@cox.net<br />
http://www.maryjanebegin.com
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