In this introductory course, get a behind-the-scenes look at how contemporary illustrators create work for books, magazines, and online publications. Course descriptionStep-by-step instruction demonstrates the process of turning text into visual concepts and rough sketches into finished illustrations. Using projects and exercises mirroring real-world illustration assignments, tackle narrative, conceptual, and aesthetic challenges to create clear and effective images. Hone creative thinking skills, artistic abilities, and understanding of the industry, and develop a personalized approach to illustration. / Students may choose to work either in an analog or a digital format. / Students will have access to the Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the course. / This course is part of the Illustration Certificate, and is the required first course in the certificate sequence. Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.Class meeting detailsThis online course is asynchronous, meaning that there are no set class meeting times. Instead, the course is project-based, with 2 to 3 deadlines per week, and students can choose a time and place that works best for them to complete the work. Course activities may include readings; video demonstrations and tutorials; online discussions; projects; and critiques. Instructor will have office hours throughout the course using Google Meet. Office hours are an opportunity for students to ask questions and receive feedback and guidance. PrerequisitesPrevious drawing experience helpful, but not required. Students who choose to work digitally, prior experience with their chosen software is required. The class will not include software instruction, including Adobe Creative Cloud. Required materialsSuppliesPen or pencilnotebook or sketchbookcolor media of your choiceselection of drawing toolsStudents are welcome to work digitally using software of their choice.SoftwareAdobe Creative Cloud (provided by MCAD), if working digitally.HardwareA camera or scanner to capture and upload work. If working with Adobe Creative Cloud a computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software.Class resourcesThis class uses Adobe and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management platform. Please see the link for more information.Class savingsRegister on or before May 12 and save $25.Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).Additional savings. Are you eligible? Questions?Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $600.00 Tuition Type Non-credit TuitionOne Credit Tuition Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens April 28. Date: Mon, Jun 2, 2025 - Sun, Jul 13, 2025 Time: Asynchronous Day(s) of the week: Asynchronous Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Summer 2025 Instructor: Brian Britigan Location: Online SKU: CSDE 9475 20 SU25 Prerequisites: Previous drawing experience helpful, but not required. Students who choose to work digitally, prior experience with their chosen software is required. The class will not include software instruction, including Adobe Creative Cloud. "