ARTS 051: Intro to Illustration | West Valley College

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ARTS 051: Intro to Illustration

Course Description

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of illustration, emphasizing principles of design, color theory, sequential visual storytelling, and the history of illustration. Students have the opportunity to explore drawing, composition, and media techniques via a variety of media, including pencil, ink, and digital tools. Key topics include character design, figure drawing, mechanical rendering, still life, landscape and atmospherics with applications in publishing and entertainment.

Units: 3.5

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 40 – 45
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 54

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: ARTS 031A

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
Last Updated 6/30/26