AH30510 - HISTORY OF GRAPHIC ART1:BRITISH ILLUSTRATION SINCE 18TH CENT

Module Identifier

AH30510

Module Title

HISTORY OF GRAPHIC ART1:BRITISH ILLUSTRATION SINCE 18TH CENT

Academic Year

2004/2005

Co-ordinator

Mr Robert K Meyrick

Semester

Intended for use in future years

Next year offered

N/A

Next semester offered

N/A

Other staff

Mrs Belinda J Marking

Course delivery

Lecture

12 Hours

Seminars / Tutorials

6 Hours Seminar.

Assessment

Assessment Type	Assessment Length/Details	Proportion
Semester Exam	2 Hours	50%
Semester Assessment	Essay:	50%

By the end of the module the student will be able to

explain the function of illustration and the role of the illustrator
develop the ability to evaluate and categorise the different ways in which illustrators interpret texts and communicate visually to the audience
recognise the qualities and marks that are specific to each print medium used in book production, distinguishing between the various manners in which artists draw for the processes
define the restraints under which illustrators work and the role played by the publisher, author, designer, typographer and editor
demonstrate an understanding and sure handling of the technical terminology
explain the socio-historical and art historical contexts of the illustrators and their work

The module aims to:

discuss books in relation to their social and historical context through the work of some of the key illustrators.

This module is at CQFW Level 6