Illustration

Whether the project is a children’s book illustration, storyboards for film or television, editorial illustration or character development for animation, illustrators create the visual narrative. As an applied art, illustrators create work to satisfy a client’s need and apply the artwork to a specific purpose. Classroom assignments will mimic real-life job situations and cover a variety of topics. You will explore the full creative process, from brainstorming and concept art to a finished piece ready for display. Additionally, you will discover dynamic composition, storyboarding, fundamental rendering techniques, and basic pre-press print production. During the first week you will sample many different avenues of illustration and develop core skills and design principles that will be applied to finished artwork during the second week. Presentations and critiques throughout will help you present ideas and gain the experience necessary to selling the concept. This course is designed to help you find your creative voice, execute advanced-level artwork, and discover the diverse field of illustration. Participating students earn three college credits for satisfactorily completing their chosen two-week Pre-College Program. A maximum of 6 college credits can be earned. Studio time will include mandatory life drawing classes. Parents should be aware that nude models will be utilized for life drawing classes; a permission slip will be included in the packet of materials sent upon acceptance. The two-week long experience fee of $2,500 includes tuition, college credits, room and board (double occupancy), all meals, materials, access to facilities, and all activities. The four-week long experience will include all of the above for two back-to-back courses with a fee of $5,000. Need-based scholarships are available with the completion of an additional scholarship application. Application process includes: online application, transcript, letter of recommendation, $35 application fee, portfolio.