Illustration

Define line, shape, form, proportion, and value

Define line, shape, form, proportion, and value, and explain how these elements are used in 2D design

Explore form and space in 2D design

Explain how to utilize and represent form and space in 2D design

Define composition principles

Define balance, contrast, hierarchy, emphasis, simplicity, movement, rhythm, negative space, and unity, to create visually engaging and dynamic compositions in drawings.

Define Perspective

Summarize one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective, and explain how to apply these methods to create drawings and illustrations that accurately depict spatial relationships and depth.

Explore 2D Design

Research 2D design fundamentals and dig into a particular area that interests you. Write about what you learned and how you can apply it to your work.

Utilize line, shape, form, proportion, and value when drawing

Apply foundational drawing skills, such as line, shape, form, and proportion, to create drawings that demonstrate proficiency and understanding of these techniques.

Depict Form and Space on Paper

Depict form and space on paper using a variety of drawing techniques, such as shading, cross-hatching, and rendering, to create the illusion of three-dimensional form and space.

Implement Composition Principles

Implement balance, contrast, hierarchy, emphasis, simplicity, movement, rhythm, negative space, and unity, to create visually engaging and dynamic compositions in drawings.

Apply Perspective Methods

Apply perspective methods, such as one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective, to create drawings and illustrations that accurately depict spatial relationships and depth.

Evaluate and Critique Contemporary and Historical Art in the Context of Drawing

Evaluate and critique contemporary and historical art in the context of drawing, identifying and analyzing the formal elements, principles of design, and conceptual ideas present in the artwork.

Reflect on Design Choices and Artistic Process In Drawing

Reflect on design choices and artistic process in drawing, identifying and analyzing the formal elements, principles of design, and conceptual ideas present in the artwork.

Blend

Blend colors to create smooth transitions and gradations in paintings.

Mix Colors

Mix colors to create a wide range of hues, tints, and shades in paintings.

Dry Brush

Utilize dry brushing techniques to create texture and detail in paintings.

Stipple

Utilize stippling techniques to create texture and detail in paintings.

Underpaint

Establish tonal values, enhance color harmony, and create depth in paintings through underpainting techniques.

Utilize various mediums

Practice with acrylic, oil, and watercolor mediums

Implement Composition Principles

Implement balance, contrast, hierarchy, emphasis, simplicity, movement, rhythm, negative space, and unity, to create visually engaging and dynamic compositions in paintings.

Apply Perspective Methods

Apply perspective methods, such as one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective, to create paintings that accurately depict spatial relationships and depth.

Evaluate and Critique Contemporary and Historical Art in the Context of Painting

Evaluate and critique contemporary and historical art in the context of painting, identifying and analyzing the formal elements, principles of design, skills, and conceptual ideas present in the artwork.

Reflect on Design Choices and Artistic Process In Painting

Reflect on design choices and artistic process in painting, identifying and analyzing the formal elements, principles of design, and conceptual ideas present in the artwork.

Label muscles and bones of the human body

Label the major muscle groups and bones of the human body to improve the proportions of your art.

Label common proportion of the human face

Label the common proportions of the human face to improve the proportions of your art.

Create dynamic poses and expressions

Create dynamic poses and expressions to convey life in your art.

Draw anatomically correct figures and faces

Complete many drawings of people in various poses and expressions.Draw figures and faces from life, photographs, and imagination.

Research historic and current trends in illustration

Research historic and current trends in illustration and apply them to your work. Consider mediums and tools used by illustrators in the past and present. Consider styles and techniques used by illustrators in the past and present. Consider formats and genres used by illustrators in the past and present. Select a historic or current trend in illustration that interests you and write about it.

Develop a unique style and voice

Develop a unique style and voice in your illustrations. Consider the formal elements and principles of design in your work. Consider the conceptual ideas and themes in your work. Consider the techniques and mediums in your work. Consider the formats and genres in your work. Create a series of illustrations that demonstrate your unique style and voice.

Explore formats and genres in illustration

Create illustrations for books, magazines, advertisements, and other media. Create illustrations in genres such as fantasy, science fiction, horror, and more. Create illustrations in formats such as editorial, advertising, and children's books. Create illustrations that tell a story or convey a message. Create illustrations that evoke emotions or moods.

Seek out feedback

Seek out feedback from peers and professionals to improve your work.

Explore digital art tools

Test out Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate. Create a series of digital illustrations using these tools. Reflect on your experience and the results.

Define layers, vectors, raster, and brushes

Develop vocabulary to describe digital art tools.

Summarize the importance of file formats and resolution

Research file format options and resolutions in digital art. Print out some of your work to see how it looks in print.

Apply fundamental art concepts to your digital work

Apply traditional drawing and painting techniques to your digital work. Create a series of digital illustrations using these techniques. Consider line, shape, form, proportion, value, perspective, composition, color, texture, and more in your work.

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Create a portfolio

Organize your work into a cohesive portfolio that demonstrates your skills and style. Consider your audience and goals when building this.

Research copyright laws

Research copyright laws to protect your work and understand how to use other's work.

Research marketing as an artist

Research marketing as an artist to understand how to promote your work and reach your audience. Createa marketing plan for your work.

Create a resume

Create a resume that highlights your skills and experience as an artist. Consider your audience and goals when building this. Find examples and templates to help guide you.

Build a social media presence

Considering your marketing research and goals, you may want to create a Instagram, TikTok, Facebook page, Society 6, Redbubble, Twitch or Youtube channel, or website. Consider your audience and goals when building this.

Network with other artists

Find meetups, job fairs, or online communities to connect with other artists. Seek out feedback from peers and professionals to improve your work.

Seek out opportunities to exhibit and sell your work

Research local galleries, art fairs, and online platforms to exhibit and sell your work.

Research jobs that align with your skills

Research jobs such as illustrator, concept artist, storyboard artist, graphic designer, art director, and more. Create a list of potential jobs that interest you. Go through various job boards and find job postings that interest you. If there are any skills missing, research how to acquire them. Consider internships!

Identify major artists, movements, and periods including Western and non-Western art.

In your writings, showcase your ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Summarize time periods from prehistory to medieval and Renaissance to today

In your writings, showcase your ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Research and write about several topics and movements within the history of art that interests you. Reflect on how art has changed and influenced society

In your writings, showcase your ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Justify the importance of understanding art history in the context of your own work

In your writings, showcase your ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Explore art in history

Create a series of illustrations that are inspired by a particular time period or movement in art history. Reflect on your experience and the results.

Create art utilizing printmaking

Create a series of prints using various printmaking techniques such as woodcut, linocut, etching, lithography, or screenprinting. Note how the process differs from drawing and painting and how it affects your ability to communicate visually.

Create art utilizing sculpture

Create a series of prints using various sculpture techniques such as carving, modeling, casting, pottery, ceramics. Note how the process differs from drawing and painting and how it affects your ability to communicate visually.

Create art utilizing photography

Create a series of prints using various photography techniques such as long exposure, time-lapse, macro. Note how the process differs from drawing and painting and how it affects your ability to communicate visually.

Reflect on your experience utlizing a new medium and the results.

Summarize your experience and the results of creating in new mediums by creating a video, paper, or presentation.

Explore panel layouts and pacing

Layouts and pacing are crucial to the storytelling in a graphic novel. Identify ways to control the readers experience of time and space in graphic novels.

Control the viewer's experience of time

Create a series of stories in art that convey seconds, then minutes, then hours, then days, then weeks or months.

Identify basics of story writing

Research story telling and how it applies to graphic novels. Write a short story and create a storyboard for it.

Design a character

Research how to create a character that has depth, personality and visual appeal. Create a character to use in a short visual story.

Seek out feedback

Have friends, peers, and professionals review and critique your work. Implement changes based on feedback.

Explore mediums and styles in Graphic Novels

Identify the various forms that graphic novels take. Pick one that interests you and create a short visual story in that style. Consider your tools, line work, color work, texture, composition, and more.