Overview of ANM 101

Welcome to ANM 101 History of Animation

Class Description

In this course the history of illustration will be examined from before the invention of the printing press to present, including poster, advertising art, cartooning, comics, science fiction, 3-dimensional illustrations and the illustration of children’s books. A survey of contemporary and historical illustration techniques and movements will also be studied.

Textbooks

The required textbook for this Class is:

“Illustration: A Visual History”, by Steven Heller & Seymour Chwast: Abrams.

Note: As a student, you should be collecting a personal library of books and magazines for technical and creative reference.  A personal reference library is a must for any creative professional.  A creative reference library is a priceless investment in your future as an artist and professional.

Required Supplies & Student Purchases

Students will also need the following items: USB Drive, Sketchbook  or bounded notebook (9-1/2 X 12″, good quality), drawing pencils, eraser, ruler, scissors, glue stick. Bring these items to every class session.

Class Structure

The course strategy for ANM 101 requires a lecture, group work and class discussion. During each class session there will be a lecture / demonstration, along with class discussion and group work regarding subject matter introduced in the day’s lesson. Students are to keep a sketchbook/notebook of each lessons subjects, This will be handed in at midterm and at the end of the class. Sketchbook/Notebook work will be approximately 65% of your final grade. There will be a final project for this class that will be 25% of your grade. All students are expected to maintain a “professional persona” while in the classroom and with any dealings with the instructor and classmates. The assessment of your “professional persona” will be 10% of your grade.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Recognize and identify the work of prominent illustrators, illustration styles and movements.

• Recognize the techniques and common subject matter of various illustrators.

• Know specific facts regarding the who, what, where and when regarding the history of illustration.

Instructor Information

I’m Linda Rzoska (pronounced zoo-ska), my office is located on the main floor behind the reception desk.

E-mail: lrzoska@kvcc.edu

Telephone: 279.373.7923

Office Hours: Mondays 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Thursdays 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm To make an appointment call 373.7923 or e-mail: lrzoska@kvcc.edu. You will find I respond more quickly to e-mail than voice mail.