Illustration Major
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| Foundation Year | ||
| course title | Fall | Spring |
| Visual Elements 2D | 3 | * |
| Visual Elements Digital | * | 3 |
| Basic Drawing | 3 | 3 |
| 3-D Design | 3 | * |
| Time Arts | 3 | * |
| English Composition | 3 | 3 |
| Art & Design in Contemporary Society | 3 | 3 |
| Total credits | 15 | 15 |
| * Can be taken Fall or Spring | ||
The curriculum of the Illustration department emphasizes high achievement in traditional picture-making skills along with the development of contemporary strategies for engagement in today’s multi-faceted, multimedia-based marketplace. Our career-focused students gain proficiency within a variety of studio and technology-based media while working to integrate meaningful ideas with a distinct personal voice.
Illustration students engage with the art form through an exploration of design, drawing and digital media in the foundation years, followed by an in-depth studio program that weaves conceptual thinking, technical skill and personal expression into each area of study. With a focus on professional practice and the development of a personal vision, students build the creative skills necessary for immersion in the dynamic illustration market.
“Contemporary illustration has become image-based, hybrid, multi-tasking — where artists interact with a rich and diverse list of creative opportunities. Our program equips students with a strong visual literacy, allowing for an open dialog with the professional marketplace.”
— Martin French, Department Chair
Professional Development
- Unique mentorship programs which hones individual students skill sets for application to the contemporary illustration marketplace
- Professional practices instruction
- Portfolio preparation
- Internships for seniors and recent graduates at companies like Nike, Wieden+Kennedy, Microsoft, Dark Horse Comics, and Nintendo
Illustration Faculty
Martin French
Illustration Program Chair
Assistant Professor in Illustration
BFA 1983 ArtCenter College of Design (Illustration)
mfrench [at] pnca [dot] edu
http://martinfrench.com →
Steven Mitchell
Instructor in Illustration
MA Multnomah Biblical Seminary
BA Art Center College of Designsmitchell [at] pnca [dot] edu
Kurt Hollomon
Instructor in Foundation, Illustration
1981-1983 Art Institute of Seattle
khollomon [at] pnca [dot] edu
http://www.kurtdhollomon.com →
Paul Missal
Professor in Illustration, Painting
MFA 1967 Yale University
BFA 1965 Cleveland Institute of Artpmissal [at] pnca [dot] edu
Annie Heisey
Instructor in Illustration
MFA Painting / Boston University 2007
BFA Drawing & Painting / Pennsylvania State University 2003
BS Art Education / Pennsylvania State University 2003
aheisey [at] pnca [dot] edu
http://www.annieheisey.com →
Daniela Molnar
Instructor in Illustration
MA 2006 University of California at Santa Cruz (Science Illustration)
BA 2000 The Evergreen State College (Art and Environmental Studies)dmolnar [at] pnca [dot] edu
Chad Crowe
Instructor, Illustration
BA 1999 Western Washington University (Political Science), Cum Laude
BA 2006 Portland State University, Fine Art (Painting)ccrowe [at] pnca [dot] edu
* = full time
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