Illustration Project

Code:

PILUS01

Acronym:

PILUS

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
CNAEF	Design

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Design
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Illustration, Edition and Print

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEI	20	Plano de Estudos do MIEI_Publicação em DR de 07 de setembro de 2022	1	-	12	90	324

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Acknowledge fields, authors and reference projects in the practice of Illustration;

Understand the various functions of illustration in history and in different contemporary contexts of communication;

Master specific concepts and vocabulary within the scope of the project;

Acquire research and information archiving tools for practical application;

Knowing how to interpret texts and adapt visual signs to verbal narratives;

Apply theoretical and practical knowledge in terms of techniques, materials and supports, targeting different artefacts, audiences and functions;

Consolidate different work methodologies;

Develop autonomy in the practice of Illustration;

Respond to requests and specific programs, as well as develop personal proposals of an editorial nature.

Learning outcomes and competences

The methodologies support the learning objectives through a set of strategies that enable students to practice illustration design. From knowing the fundamental elements of illustration and the respective techniques, authors and functions to experimenting with solutions to problems; from the analysis of repertoires to the development of diversified work methodologies, students acquire skills that complement each other in the development of the illustration project.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Illustration design concept;

Elements of the history of illustration: graphics, plastics, narratives;

Different methodologies in illustration based on authors, artefacts, materials, functions;

The supports: the book, periodical publication;

Experimentation of auxiliary images in the interpretation of texts and narratives, autonomous visual signs in the construction of identities and their own visual discourse;

The project: objectives, program, contents, artefacts, audiences.

Mandatory literature

Steven Heller; The^Education of an illustrator. ISBN: 978-1-58115-075-9
Alan Male; The^Power and influence of illustration. ISBN: 978-1-3500-2242-3
Alan Male; Illustration. ISBN: 978-2-940373-51-2
Heller, Steven; Illustration: A Visual History, HNA Books, 2008
Lawrence Zeegen; The^Fundamentals of illustration. ISBN: 978-2-940411-48-1
Lawrence Zeegen; Fifty years of illustration. ISBN: 978-1-78067-279-3
Martin Salisbury; Children.s picturebooks. ISBN: 978-1-85669-738-5
Martin Salisbury; Play pen. ISBN: 978-1-85669-524-4
Franziska Morlok; Bookbinding. ISBN: 978-1-78627-168-6
Susan Doyle; History of illustration. ISBN: 978-1-5013-4210-3
Sophie Van der Linden; Para ler o livro ilustrado. ISBN: 978-85-7503-937-3

Teaching methods and learning activities

Expository content method. Research, organization and application of data in experimental exercises. Development and research of material for visual repertoire to aid research. Tutorial follow-up. Ongoing dossier organization. Individual project development.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	20,00
Trabalho de campo	20,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	60,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	150,00
Estudo autónomo	34,00
Frequência das aulas	90,00
Trabalho de investigação	50,00
Total:	324,00

Eligibility for exams

Final grade equal to or greater than 10 values (10/20)

Fulfillment of the attendance criterion, according to article 10 of the RADFBAUP, namely not exceeding the limit of 25% of absences from the number of classes planned.

Calculation formula of final grade

Attendance, autonomy, research, processes as well as project results are contemplated as evaluation factors.
Distributed assessment without final exam.