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ILL 412: Global View of Illustration

Create internationally inspired projects infused with cultural research

Contemporary illustrators and fine artists must be prepared to produce work that appeals to a global audience. You will research illustrators and creative image makers who produce international work. Based upon your findings, you will develop and produce multi-faceted illustration projects focused on gaining the attention of an international audience. By considering cultural differences, you will develop the cultural sensitivity required to be a global creative and the skills to effectively research compelling and contemporary imagery for domestic and international audiences.

Illustration | 3 credits | Next Start:
April 28

About This Course

Project-Based Learning

Students will tackle three challenging, internationally focused illustration projects, selecting options that meet their portfolio goals. The projects deal with human portraiture, human experience, and social change, with poster, magazine/book cover, and mural options to explore course themes.

What Skills Will I Develop?

Students in this course can expect to learn to:

  • Explore and research international illustrators and creative image makers, cultural differences, visually communicating with global and diverse audiences, and the work of exceptional illustrators and visual artists from different continents and cultural background.
  • Develop cultural sensitivity that is demonstrated through creative and written work.
  • Examine, gather, analyze, synthesize, and professionally present research in alignment with the course content, assignment criteria, and presentation guidelines.
  • Actively participate in class discussions/meetings, constructively assess the work of your peers, and enhance your creative work based upon feedback.
  • Demonstrate effective and efficient use of your digital and traditional drawing, painting, and other image making skills to create quality portfolio ready pieces.
  • Effectively conceptualize, create, finalize, and present a multiple illustrations (digital and/or traditional) based upon research, with consideration of the following (where applicable): cultural differences and sensitivity, communicating with a diverse and/or global audiences, historical context, anatomy, gravity, movement, scale, proportion, light, value contrast, perspective, color, mood, art/design principles, and visual storytelling.
  • Apply and demonstrate technically proficient digital illustration/image making skills utilizing appropriate software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
    • What Software and Supplies Do I Need?

    To take this course, you'll need:

    • Computer with Internet connection.
    • Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
    • Drawing, painting, or other art supplies as dictated by your project.
    Course Instructor(s)

    The course is taught by the following instructor(s):

    Jordon Schranz

    Jordon Schranz is an audio/visual artist and designer whose work has been exhibited internationally in New York, Chicago, El Paso, Berlin, Bogotá, and Ciudad Juárez.


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    Course Outline

      1. Connection: The Human Portrait

        Look at individual illustrators whose work brings stories and culture from around the world though folktales, biographies, and editorial work.

      2. Common Ground: The Human Experience

        Explore ways to make connections through common experiences such as food and home/shelter. You'll have the opportunity to get involved with an international creative playground project for illustrators.

      3. Community: Social Change

        Explore ways to create change and expand awareness through illustrations in public spaces in murals and posters.

      4. Research & Cultural Awareness

        Explore the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation and discuss how to know the difference in our work.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    How Do The Courses Work?

    Our courses are project-based and instructor-led. In each course you’ll complete a series of lectures, projects, discussions, and critiques designed to stretch your creative skills. Weekly assignment deadlines keep you on track, so you can build your studies around your schedule. Two live Zoom meetings in this course provide the opportunity to work 1to1 with your instructor.

    Who Are The Instructors?

    Our courses are developed and taught by our industry-leading faculty of creative professionals. This means that you’ll learn in-demand skills, get feedback on your work, and build a portfolio of creative work. View our Student Gallery for featured student projects.

    When Can I Start?

    Classes start January, April, and August, and this course is completed in a 15-week term. This course is part of a Bachelor's Degree program at Sessions College. You can enroll in this course on an individual basis or as part of a program.

    How Do I Register?

    To register for a program, complete our program application. To register for this course on an individual basis, please contact our admissions team at admissions@sessions.edu. An Admissions Advisor will contact you to setup your enrollment.

    Course Tuition and Fees
    Tuition$300/credit
    Registration Fee* $200
    Total Course Price $1100

    Registration fees are nonrefundable after 5 days from enrollment.

    Is Sessions College Accredited?

    Yes. Since 2001, Sessions College has been accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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