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This module will introduce students to some important themes and issues surrounding the illustration profession. The history of illustration with a specific emphasis on the evolution of the professional practise of the illustrator.

This module will examine contemporary debates, themes and issues relating to the illustration professions including; Illustrator as author, designer and producer; ethics and social responsibility; propaganda and protest; global design; hand-made and beyond digital design. Students will be required to analyse and discuss a variety of visual representations using a range of methodologies including semiology, ideology, and gender with a specific emphasis on the evolution of the professional practise of the illustrator.

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) critically evaluate issues and debates relating to contemporary illustration practice
b) analyse visual representations using appropriate theoretical methodologies
c) understand how to develop research strategies

ii. Skills
a) apply a range of analytical methodologies
b) develop skills in independent learning and use of research
c) apply knowledge gained to his / her own practice

Staff/student contact: approx 20%
Independent Study: approx 80%

Please note – staff/student contact may vary from the norm in modules with larger or smaller student numbers

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.