Visual Communication & Design Illustration - Cuyahoga Community College

Visual Communication & Design Illustration from Cuyahoga Community College is a Campus Associate Illustration degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The Illustration degree program prepares students for positions as illustrators in art studios, design firms, ad agencies, publishing houses, media studios or freelance contractors. The Illustration curriculum is based on professional standards in building a marketable portfolio, preparing graduates for a variety of full-time or freelance employment in the illustration , art and graphic industry. Students have an opportunity to develop or upgrade traditional drawing and digital skills. Emphasis is on the creation of illustration for print and media publications, studio skills, conceptual and critical thinking, problem solving and editorial research projects as they relate to the illustration professional. This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes: 1. Apply effective verbal, written and visual communication skills to present a concept, idea, or portfolio to co-workers, clients and other professionals. 2. Follow directions, give and receive criticism and work effectively in a team environment to solve visual communication problems. 3. Research and assess technical and creative aspects of multiple projects to satisfy client needs and to continually evaluate and improve professional skills and practices. 4. Apply knowledge of art history, theories and principles to traditional and digital drawing and design skills for visual communication applications relevant to contemporary applied art markets. 5. Develop career goals, applying basic business and financial skills, self discipline and motivation, versatility and adaptability, self promotion and communication skills to create a sustainable art business. View more details on Cuyahoga Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Illustration courses.