Illustration is visual communication. At
RISD the department emphasizes the development of a creative
understanding of contemporary themes and concepts, and an
inventive response in image-making and design. RISD’s
Illustration professors insist upon clarity of thinking,
but not at the expense of manual skills and observation.
They recognize that true creativity is fostered by mastering
the skills needed to realize an idea.
As an Illustration major, you will benefit from a full roster
of visiting artists and art directors who provide outside
perspective on various aspects of the profession. A distinguished
panel of professionals from around the country also offers
valuable feedback through annual portfolio reviews.
From painting with pure egg-yolk tempera to creating 3D
imagery for computer gaming, students in Illustration — consistently
one of RISD’s most popular majors — work in a
wide range of traditional and digital media. They also hone
their conceptual and image-making skills through electives
focused on virtually every professional application imaginable,
from book and web design to editorial illustration, comics,
caricature, picture books, graphic novels and so forth. |
