Joseph McKendry

Senior Critic - Illustration
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RISD faculty member Joseph McKendry
BFA, Rhode Island School of Design

Joe McKendry is a painter and illustrator whose work has appeared in over 50 publications worldwide, including the New York Times, the London Times, the Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, Esquire and GQ. His children’s book, Beneath the Streets of Boston: Building America’s First Subway (David R. Godine, 2005), chronicles the planning and construction of Boston’s subway system at the turn of the last century.

Courses

Fall 2023 Courses

ILLUS 3736-01 - WATERCOLOR: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MEDIUM
Level Undergraduate
Unit Illustration
Subject Illustration
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
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ILLUS 3736-01

WATERCOLOR: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MEDIUM

Level Undergraduate
Unit Illustration
Subject Illustration
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2023-09-06 to 2023-12-13
Times: W | 11:20 AM - 4:20 PM Instructor(s): Joseph McKendry Location(s): Illustration Studies Building, Room 408 Enrolled / Capacity: 15 Status: Closed

SECTION DESCRIPTION

This course will present the transparent watercolor medium to students in a manner both logical and painless. Students will explore the broad uses for watercolor through still life, figure painting, and outdoor landscape painting. Guest critics and demonstrations may augment class discussions.

Open to Junior or Senior Illustration Students.

Elective

Wintersession 2024 Courses

ILLUS 3300-101 - MERGING WORLDS
Level Undergraduate
Unit Illustration
Subject Illustration
Period Wintersession 2024
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

ILLUS 3300-101

MERGING WORLDS

Level Undergraduate
Unit Illustration
Subject Illustration
Period Wintersession 2024
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-01-04 to 2024-02-07
Times: WTHF | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PM | 01/31/2024 - 02/02/2024; THF | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PM | 01/25/2024 - 01/26/2024; WTHF | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PM | 01/17/2024 - 01/19/2024; THF | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PM | 01/11/2024 - 01/12/2024; THF | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PM | 01/04/2024 - 01/05/2024 Instructor(s): Joseph McKendry Location(s): Illustration Studies Building, Room 412 Enrolled / Capacity: 17 Status: Closed

SECTION DESCRIPTION

The ability to merge imagery from various sources is an essential skill for illustrators and fine artists alike. In a series of projects, students will gather sketches, drawings and photographs, and combine them to exist solidly and convincingly together in space. We will discuss the importance of lighting, color, and value in creating a believable scene, and explore the methods and techniques used by illustrators and painters past and present. Class time will be divided between the computer lab (where students will manipulate their images using Photoshop and other tools) and the studio, where illustrations and paintings will be completed using a variety of media, including pen and ink, watercolor, and acrylic paint. This course fulfills the Computer Literacy requirement for Illustration majors.

Elective

Spring 2024 Courses

ILLUS 4012-03 - SENIOR PORTFOLIO
Level Undergraduate
Unit Illustration
Subject Illustration
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

ILLUS 4012-03

SENIOR PORTFOLIO

Level Undergraduate
Unit Illustration
Subject Illustration
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-02-15 to 2024-05-24
Times: W | 11:20 AM - 4:20 PM Instructor(s): Joseph McKendry Location(s): Illustration Studies Building, Room 412 Enrolled / Capacity: 15 Status: Closed

SECTION DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to help students find their way to the professional marketplace utilizing the best tool available - the portfolio. Be it the freelance advertising, editorial or children's book markets, an animation or gaming studio, a publishing house, gallery or other venue, this course will introduce the components of the portfolio necessary for success. It includes development of both a traditional and online presence, discussions on specific industries, copyright issues, client contracts and pricing guidelines. Each student will create new work to augment their existing portfolio, as well as business cards, a resume, a contact list, invoice and letterhead. The course will also include visiting guest lecturers from a variety of industries. The focus will be to complete a portfolio that serves as a professional tool most suited to each individual's talent and aspirations.

Enrollment is limited to Senior Illustration Students.

Major Requirement | BFA Illustration

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RISD faculty member Joseph McKendry
BFA, Rhode Island School of Design