This class prepares students for careers in illustration and graphic design across advertising, publishing, and corporate settings. Coursework parallels the first two years of art colleges, emphasizing both traditional and digital skills. Students build strong foundations in design principles, creative thinking, and professional techniques. The program remains current with evolving topics for class assignments. Students leave with the ability to develop, present, and produce high-quality visual concepts. This class will offer group critiques and discussions. On the first day of class, please bring one sample of your own artwork and an example of work by another artist you admire.

NOTE: Supplies—Watercolor paint set, color pencil set, masking tape, 2 brushes (1 large rounded brush and 1 small rounded brush), a pad or block of cold press watercolor paper and 2 black permanent markers (1 fine tip and 1 bold tip). Optional: Higgins India ink and transparent Magic Tape.