This is the final course in the required series for Illustration majors. The goal of Thesis is for each student to pick a topic of their own choosing and produce 12 to 15 images that explore this topic in depth. The result will be at once a personal statement and a unified portfolio demonstrating the very best the student has to offer at the time of graduation. As part of the final project, students will also be expected to create a promotional piece about their Thesis: either printed material or a dedicated website. Through the semester, students will be expected to manage their time and will learn to use a Gantt Chart. There will be extensive discussions about promotion, business practices and ethics, and the changing nature of freelance illustration. The class ends with a final presentation and show. The presentations will be reviewed by guest Creative Directors, Art Directors, Museum Curators, Publishers and Gallery Owners in addition to the entire Illustration faculty.
This is the final course in the required series for Illustration majors. The goal of Thesis is for each student to pick a topic of their own choosing and produce 12 to 15 images that explore this topic in depth. The result will be at once a personal statement and a unified portfolio demonstrating the very best the student has to offer at the time of graduation. As part of the final project, students will also be expected to create a promotional piece about their Thesis: either printed material or a dedicated website. Through the semester, students will be expected to manage their time and will learn to use a Gantt Chart. There will be extensive discussions about promotion, business practices and ethics, and the changing nature of freelance illustration. The class ends with a final presentation and show. The presentations will be reviewed by guest Creative Directors, Art Directors, Museum Curators, Publishers and Gallery Owners in addition to the entire Illustration faculty.