HHIS-250: History of Illustration

This course examines the history of illustration, from the perspective of pop culture, by' joining the dot's' between Illustration, fashion, design, art, architecture, music and photography. Students will study more than 1000 images to re-examine how Illustration style, content and message has influenced and been shaped by the many divergent creative forces which combine contemporary global culture. Class discussion topics include: Illustrative innovation, Illustration as communication, and the enduring beauty and power of Illustration as an instrument for dialog, expression, connection and change.