Art-Illustration
6 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ARTI 100 Concept Sketching
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Visual concept development through dynamic sketching, ranging from preparatory to presentation drawings. Included is the study of perspective and drawing of mechanical and natural forms and environments by the use of line and value. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of visual ideas.
ARTI 210 Illustration I - Rendering Techniques
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Content reflects the types of assignments an illustrator may encounter in the industry, using a variety of traditional media and techniques. Contemporary principles of concept development and problem solving will be explored, using stylization, design, composition, and color as methods of communication. Accurate analysis, historical reference, oral and graphic presentation of ideas, sketches and finished art will be stressed.
ARTI 220 Illustration II, Digital Techniques
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
A course for advanced illustration students that focuses on creating non-traditional professional level commercial artwork. Media experimentation, and combination of traditional methods with digital applications is used to create finished pieces that are conceptually and visually interesting and strong. Students are encouraged to develop and strengthen personal and distinctive approaches to Illustration. Portfolio preparation for admission to high quality 4-year art and Design programs, or for entry into to the work force will be examined and applied. Students will also gain insight into self-promotion and marketing strategies. Contracts, self-employment issues and billing procedures will be explained.
ARTI 246 Digital 3D Design and Modeling
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTD 150
- Transfers to
- CSU
Fundamentals of computerized 3-D modeling and design. Hands on experience with modeling, lighting, developing texture maps and rendering.
ARTI 247 Digital 3D Design and Animation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Advisory
- ARTD 220
- Transfers to
- CSU
Concepts and techniques of 3-dimensional animation using Maya software. The course will provide an understanding of the production, animation and postproduction process.
ARTI 248 Digital 3D Design and Sculpture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Concepts and techniques of digital sculpting using ZBrush software. The course will provide an understanding of high detail polygon modeling and the use of mapping techniques to transfer detail to low polygon models.