Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
AR32440
Module Title
Book Illustration 4
Academic Year
2025/2026
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Exclusive (Any Acad Year)
Reading List
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | E-book and Portfolio Submission of an electronic book and portfolio of supporting material | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | E-book and Portfolio Submission of an electronic book and portfolio of supporting material | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Produce an illustrated book from its original concept through drafts, design and layout to the production of images and typography, entering a fruitful dialogue with the tutor, analogous to the illustrator/publisher relationship
Produce a self-directed body of research that includes sketchbook, draft designs, drawings, written and visual material that clearly demonstrates a line of enquiry that gives expression to personal concerns and ideas
Demonstrate independence, sustained working and a coherent resolution of ideas to prescribed deadlines
Employ techniques and materials, working professionally and imaginatively in a selective and critical manner with regard to process, texts and subject
Identify their art practice within the context of contemporary and historical traditions of book illustration and to communicate those ideas through tutorials and seminars
Be mindful of the limitations and creative potential of their chosen media and its appropriateness for reproduction
Brief description
This module which runs concurrently with AR32330 Illustration 3 aims to promote self-directed study and emphasises the need for a sustained and focussed approach to book illustration. The module culminates in the production of an illustrated electronic book (design and layout, pictures and typography). The subject matter of the book may be derived from work carried out at Level 2 or from newly formed ideas and aspirations. Definition of appropriate texts and a subject matter is determined by discussion with the student's tutor and a programme of research and development is then suggested and agreed. Completed illustrations should be executed with high regard to presentation in a professional manner.
Tutorial support is given on a one-to-one and group basis and demonstrations in advanced techniques can be offered as required. A professional approach to Book Illustration is expected and considerable commitment outside of timetabled sessions is required if a full programme of research is to be engaged upon. For the module students are expected to research and develop a strong conceptual or thematic basis for their work using texts and images that are meaningful and important to them. Students are expected to produce a portfolio of associated drawings, written and visual material, demonstrating both thematic and technical research and experimentation in technique, format and media.
For module AR32440 students are also expected to produce an additional suite of works that results from specific research into a particular use of media, concept or line of enquiry. This project can be used as a compliment to the 30-credit main project or be entirely separate in theme and materials.
Tutorial support is given on a one-to-one and group basis and demonstrations in advanced techniques can be offered as required. A professional approach to Book Illustration is expected and considerable commitment outside of timetabled sessions is required if a full programme of research is to be engaged upon. For the module students are expected to research and develop a strong conceptual or thematic basis for their work using texts and images that are meaningful and important to them. Students are expected to produce a portfolio of associated drawings, written and visual material, demonstrating both thematic and technical research and experimentation in technique, format and media.
For module AR32440 students are also expected to produce an additional suite of works that results from specific research into a particular use of media, concept or line of enquiry. This project can be used as a compliment to the 30-credit main project or be entirely separate in theme and materials.
Aims
This module promotes self-directed study and focuses upon the conceptual and practical aspects of book illustration, the ideas and subject, processes, systems, frameworks and precedents governing the processes of illustrating books. Specifically in this module, students concentrate upon developing an experimental approach to the production of illustrated books, researching, testing out ideas, formats and methods and refining their practice in preparation for work on the final exhibition in Semester 2.
Book Illustration 4 provides the opportunity for students to build upon experience gained from AR21820 or AR21930 studied during Level 2. The module provides one pathway in fine Art and is specifically intended as preparation for AR30130 Degree Exhibition 1 or AR32540 Degree Exhibition 2
Book Illustration 4 provides the opportunity for students to build upon experience gained from AR21820 or AR21930 studied during Level 2. The module provides one pathway in fine Art and is specifically intended as preparation for AR30130 Degree Exhibition 1 or AR32540 Degree Exhibition 2
Content
Research and Book Illustration
- Group Seminar: Researching Lines of Enquiry in Theme and Technique
- Importance of sketchbooks, research into appropriate modes of working
- Illustrated books from the University Collection
- Review and Critique of Student Work
- Portfolio Submission and Examination Guideline
- Studio Demonstrations (as required) The emphasis of the module is upon experimentation in a variety of graphic media and techniques, many of which will have been experienced during modules studied at Level 2 and which will enable students to develop a personalised mode of working. Opportunity to learn new or more advanced skills can be arranged as required and from the following:
- Adobe Photoshop and InDesign and other digital applications
- Binding Materials and Techniques
- Advanced Typography and Layout
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Develops measuring systems through typographic and book design |
| Communication | development and encouragement of communication skills occurs during tutorials and group seminars |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | development of a self-critical approach to creative working and professional conduct in the production of a portfolio of illustrations |
| Information Technology | development of graphic IT skills through use of digital imaging programmes |
| Personal Development and Career planning | career awareness considered through discussion of the requirements and expectations of the profession |
| Problem solving | development of practical skills in book illustration and problem solving in aspects of story board development and research |
| Research skills | development of a programme of research and self directed work that provides evidence of experimental approach to illustration and gives expression to the development of a personal statement through the use of appropriate texts |
| Subject Specific Skills | developing skills of illustration, story boarding and presentation self-management and time management for completion of self-directed project work |
| Team work | development and encouragement of team work and student interaction occurs studio time, tutorials and group seminars |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6