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For a variety of outlets—from book publishing to advertising and from product packaging to the Internet—illustrators use their skills to capture viewers' interest, translating concepts into tangible images.
As part of one of the largest and fastest growing illustration programs in the United States, SCAD students experiment with a variety of traditional and contemporary media and techniques and are encouraged to develop their own personal styles.
As part of one of the largest and fastest growing illustration programs in the United States, SCAD students experiment with a variety of traditional and contemporary media and techniques and are encouraged to develop their own personal styles.
The practical side of the illustration business is emphasized, including portfolio presentation, marketing and invoicing.
The SCAD illustration department was recently named as one of the top five most innovative programs (and the only U.S. program) by Applied Arts magazine, highlighting universities where educators are preparing students for the changing world of design.
For traditional illustration work, light tables and Artographs are used. Electronic illustration courses are held in computer/studio classrooms using a wide range of the latest hardware and software.
The SCAD illustration department was recently named as one of the top five most innovative programs (and the only U.S. program) by Applied Arts magazine, highlighting universities where educators are preparing students for the changing world of design.
For traditional illustration work, light tables and Artographs are used. Electronic illustration courses are held in computer/studio classrooms using a wide range of the latest hardware and software.
In addition to a minor in illustration, SCAD offers a minor in scientific illustration, a specialized field for recording and communicating elements of science and nature.
The department frequently hosts publishers, prominent illustrators, art directors and artists' representatives as guest speakers.
Students gain real-world experience by entering national and international competitions: the New York Society of Illustrators and the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, 3 x 3 magazine, CMYK Magazine, Applied Arts, the Society of Korean Illustrators, RSVP, American Illustration and others.
Contact Illustration
- illustration@scad.edu
- admission@scad.edu
- Hong Kong/Savannah/eLearning: 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100
- Atlanta: 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700
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Events
SCAD eLearning Chat (Noon-3 p.m. EST)
Dec. 11, 2009- Winter Quarter Begins
Jan. 04, 2010
News
- Sep. 16, 2009
SCAD announces art history guest lectures - Sep. 15, 2009
Showtime House features SCAD products - Mar. 30, 2009
SCAD makes a splash at South by Southwest - Feb. 16, 2009
SCADDY Awards honor excellence in advertising
Recognition
- Just 4 Fun hires Charla Pettingill
- Tamara Garvey earns Telfair Art Fair honor
- SCAD students intern with Gajin Studios
- Kopeloff intern at Dutton’s Children’s Books
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