Description: This course will expose students to various traditional media, materials and techniques that may be used in the effective communication of ideas and concepts in illustration. The exploration of the different physical properties of media and materials is a critical focus in this course. As well, students examine the appropriateness of techniques to given assignments. Skills acquired in this course will support the core studio course Illustration 2. Course content will be delivered using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, guest specialists, group, and one-on-one critiques. All studio-based assignments require research and presentations that may include verbal, written and visual components.