Illustration Research Methods

by Rachel Gannon, Mireille Fauchon

**Shortlisted for the 2021 British Book Design and Production Awards for the Best Jacket / Cover Design**For years illustration has lacked a strong critical history in which to frame it, with academics and media alike assessing it as part of design rather than a discipline in its own right. Illustration Research Methods addresses this void and adds to a fast-emerging discipline, establishing a lexicon that is specific to discussing contemporary illustration practice and research.The chapters are broken down into the various roles that exist within the industry and which illustration research can draw from, such as 'Reporting' and 'Education'. In doing so, users are able to explore a diverse range of disciplines that are rich in critical theory and can map these existing research methodologies to their own study and practice.Supported by a wealth of case studies from international educators, student projects sit alongside those of world-renowned illustrators. Thus allowing users the opportunity to put what they have learnt into context and offering insight into the thinking and techniques behind some of illustrations' greats.

360 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 20, 2020

Reviews

[Viola · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m not sure what I was expecting, but I was expecting something different.
The first part of the book is kind of interesting, giving examples of research applied to illustration. The second part, to me, talk about any kind of research so, it was not that interesting. Not a must read IMO

[Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book for undergraduate students. Not really sure if it’s about research “methods” exactly … but it’s a good overview of a range of practice, predominantly UK based.