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IllustrationPolicies, News, Activities & other Info
Intro
Faculty
Active Sketchbooks
Illustration Curriculum
Thesis Exhibitions
Electives
Independent Studies & Internships
Exhibitions, Competitions & Partnerships
Studio Space & Reviews
Tarah Hursh
Intro
The Illustration Program strongly supports the
belief that everything hinges on solid traditional
skills, with an emphasis on observational drawing
and painting, merged with passion and curiosity.
The goal is for you to confront, collide with, and
release your unique personal and transforming
voices.
At MassArt you will produce a body of work far
different from what you are anticipating. You will
uncover and develop skills that will allow you
to become skilled narrative or editorial artists,
animators, 3D artists, mask-makers, printmakers,
painters, technical illustrators. You might decide to
continue on to grad school or work for publishers,
gaming companies, galleries, theater groups and
non profit organizations. Your creative passions
will change the world around you.Linda Stevens
Nicole Chevalier
Zachary Chomyszak
Victoria Maxfield
Faculty & Support
Full Time Faculty and/or Advisors:
Linda BourkeChair (Fall ‘15)
LindaBourkeIllustration.com
Margot ZurakowskaChair (Spring ‘16)
www.zurakowska.net
Suzanne Barnes,Area Coordinator
www.beaked.org
Abe Tenawww.abetena.com
Bob Maloneyrobert-maloney.com
Chris Goodwinwww.goodwinillustration.com
Irena Romanwww.irenaroman.com
Polly Beckerwww.pollybecker.com
Scott Bakalwww.scottbakal.com
Wojciech Wolynskiwww.wojciechwolynski.com
You can find your Illustration Faculty Advisor on your student
evaluation page on DaVinci.You will meet with your advisor
before registration for next semester to discuss your
course selections.
Please feel free to email your advisor with questions
about curriculum or any other departmental activities.
Irena Roman
Linda Bourke
Wojciech Wolynski
Bob Maloney
Polly Becker
Suzanne Barnes
Chris Goodwin
Scott Bakal
Abe Tena
Margot Zurakowska
Part Time Faculty:
Alex Gerasevalexgerasev.com
Anthony Paloccianthonypaloccijr.com
James Weinbergweinbergdesign.com
John Romanjohnromanillustration.com
Katia Wishwww.katiawish.com
Lisa Kennedylisadariakennedy.com
Mark Reuschmisterreusch.com
Nancy McCarthynancymccarthypainting.com
Nick Edlundwww.edlund-design.com
Nick McNallywww.nicholasmcnally.com/
Patrick O’Donnellpatodonnellart.com
Paul Olson
Ric Allendorf
Robin Wiseman
Support
Luanne WitkowskiStudio Manager
Velma Johnson-PierceAlice Stanne
Administrative Assistants
Nancy McCarthy
James Weinberg
Anthony Palocci
John Roman
Katia Wish
Alex Gerasev Patrick O’Donnell
Nick McNally
Lisa Kennedy
Mark Reusch
Active Sketchbooks
We believe the sketchbook is where
everything happens.
The Bottomless Sketchbook!
We believe and promote active use of sketchbooks.
To that end, every Illustration Major is given a
sketchbook in the Fall. Take advantage of our
Bottomless Sketchbook Initiative-- when your
sketchbook is full, you can get another, and another!
Open Model Drawing
Each semester, the Illustration department
provides approximately 30 hours of model drawing
beyond class times, open to all members of the
college community. In addition to scheduled models,
students model for each other, in costumes or
wearing masks during special drawing sessions.
Noodle and Doodle Sessions
Students are invited to model while playing (acoustic)
guitars or other instruments during evening drawing
sessions. Drawing practice and good music--a great
combo!
Faculty and Student
Sketchbook Exhibits
Whenever possible, we organize both formal and
informal faculty and student sketchbook shows.
Kristen Uroda
China Rockett Mike Worthington
Pat Falco
Michele Roberge Jahna Vaughan
Sherwin Long
Illustration CurriculumSophomore Year
The Sophomore Year focusses on skill-
building. Students take three studio courses, plus
Liberal Arts each semester. All Illustration studios
introduce students to the use of specific tools and
techniques, taking risks, understanding feedback and
self-evaluation, the importance of a healthy studio
practice and knowledge of visual history.
• Media Techniques covers traditional water-
based media-- watercolor, acrylics, and gouache,
addressing value, light, scale, etc.
• Color for Illustrators provides essential
understanding of color theory and application.
• Drawing: Observation to Concept
emphasizes seeing deeply, the eye-hand-brain
connection, and how strong observational skills
combined with an exciting concept opens new
territory.
• Digital Illustration covers a range of basic and
advanced digital drawing and painting skills.
• The Human Figure in Illustration
develops and expands the students expertise in
using the human form-- includes anatomical studies,
self portraits, field studies, movement, hyperbole,
distortion, etc.
• Sophomore Illustration introduces students
to the field of Illustration and various genres,
including editorial and narrative and the importance
of “living in the sketchbook” to develop strong
concepts.
Martha Spragge
Amanda Watkins
Jerry Gao
Jaymes Thompson
Tyler Bettencourt
Frank Koran
Amanda Boucher
Daniele Tremblay
Sophie Shimazu
Jenna Ericson
Carly Mazur
Lauren Wendell
Ariel Tobing
Junior Year
• Junior Illustration employs metaphor,
juxtaposition, and other visual strategies,
emphasizing risk taking to release personal voice.
The value of rich conceptual content is stressed.
• Advanced Drawing Projects moves into
more complicated and challenging visual problem
solving, still employing an essentially observational
approach.
• Word & Image introduces type, lettering and
page layout in concert with images. This course often
includes at least one “real world” assignment in
partnership with a local non profit organization.
• Technical Illustration covers the principals and
application of one and two point perspective drawing,
plus a range of technical illustration techniques
applied to botanical, medical and instructional
assignments.
Josh Lind
Yikun Liang
Choohyn Chung
Zach Chomyszak
Matthias Christensen
Eileen McIntire
Victoria Maxfield
Senior Year
• Illustration Thesis Project Research is
one of two required Thesis couses involving scholarly
research--reading, writing and sketching toward in
depth knowledge and creative expression around a
topic of choice.
• Illustration Thesis Project Image making
is the partner thesis course where research becomes
visual and results in a substantial body of work, a
bound graphic summary and a gallery exhibition.
The Thesis Project is the central spine of the
Illustration curriculum, where students are expected
to confront and develop their personal voice and
passion in a concentrated and highly meaningful
way. Their graphic summaries include their essential
research, a comprehensive body of work and an artist
statement that provide a springboard for moving
forward as professionals.
• Senior Illustration allows students to focus
on their individual interests, tailored toward specific
areas. Students are exposed to a range of guest
speakers, high level illustration competitions, and
other professional opportunities.
• Senior Illustration Portfolio covers all
aspects of packaging, networking, business and self-
promotion aimed at specific illustration markets
and creative application of unique skills. Developing
a reliable professional studio practice is fostered
through example and advice from panel presentations.
Karla Crowell
Molly Atrysek
Ellie Norton
Nick Sullivan
Kristen Uroda
Tawney Norden
Illustration Thesis Exhibitions
photo by Bolek Kurowski
Michael Callahan
Kristen Uroda
Jerry Gao
China Rockett
Dana Ricciardi
Michelle Roberge
Electives
• Painting for Illustrators
An extension of Media techniques. Focuses on acrylic
painting from observation.
• Watercolor
In depth watercolor instruction.
• Experimental Illustration
Explores a range of experimental techniques for both
2D and 3D illustration, including resists, transfers,
layering, mixed media, collage, etc.
• Digital Painting and Techniques
Advanced digital image-making techniques using
Photoshop and Corel.
• Editorial Illustration
This course seeks to enhance the ability to think,
visually express opinions and ideas and create unique,
expressive imagery in concert with the written word.
• Illustrative Mask-Making
This course explores the history of mask-making
in various cultures. Students then create thematic
masks, puppets and related illustrations. Students are
exposed to theater and mask-making professionals
through guest lectures and internship opportunities.
• Black & White Illustration
Cut paper, pen & Ink techniques, lino cuts, mono-
printing and other basic printmaking are covered in
this course.
• Narrative Illustration
The goal of this course is to explore story telling
and book illustration in all forms and to produce a
finished book dummy (children’s book or graphic
novel) that is suitable for submission to a publisher.
• Book Arts
Students learn various methods of binding in concert
with innovative content, structures and materials.
Chris Cooley
Amanda Lo
Emma Rickert
Ariel Tobing
Virginia Kainamisis
Jeff Power
Cherry Au
Jerry GaoTom Colleran
Nicole Coogan
Michael Callahan
Ally Stack
Monica Chiang Jarett Greene
Professional Freelance Illustration
This Senior level course provides students with a
series of real illustration assignments, the experience
of working with art directors on various projects, and
the opportunity to see their work in print.
Clients include:
Sky and Telescope Magazine
Charles River Watershed Association
Northeastern Magazine
The American Cancer Society
The Pet Gazette
The Tufts University Magazine
Half Price Books
The Boston Globe
The Boston Phoenix
Flow (Snow Board Designs)
Independent Studies & Internships
The best time to do internships is during the summer
breaks after Sophomore and Junior years.
Please contact Rebekah Wright for more info:
Recent internship opportunities:
The Museum of Fine Arts
The Copley Society of Art
Mayan Tamang, Inc.
Transmt Marketing
Behind the Mask Theatre
Khaki Gallery
Jef Czekaj
Anthropologie
The Boston Phoenix
Hero 4 Hire
Art of the Event
Jenn Sherr Designs
Aigner Prensky Marketing Group
The Network/La Red
Inflicting Ink Tattoo
Fourth Wall Project
Juniors and Seniors may request to do an
Independent Study with a full time faculty member, in
order to focus on a topic that is not included in our
curriculum.
Amanda Boucher
The Pet Gazette CoverAmanda Boucher Carla Goodwin China Rockett
Emily Cady Steven Mardo Karla Crowell
Kristen Uroda Virginia Kainamisis Michelle Roberge
Exhibits Competitions &
Partnerships
Thesis Project Exhibit
President’s Gallery, MassArt
Society of Illustrators
Annual Student Competition
Print Project
Trading Cards
4th Wall Gallery (2011)
LAP Gallery, Waltham (April 2012)
Fragile Earth
President’s Gallery, MassArt
SI Student Chapter Blog:
http://sistudentchapter.tumblr.com/
post/11400935372/i-am-very-excited-to-share-with-
you-a-new-exhibit
Annual All School Show
President’s Gallery, MassArt
Charles River Watershed
Harvard University Boat House
Pet Gazette Cover Competition
Custom Art Gallery, Norwood
Boomslang
Hot Sauce Label Competition
Bike Bible Issue/Cover
Boston Phoenix
Online Slideshow/Gallery
http://thephoenix.com/Boston/life/120683-slideshow-
bike-cover-art-contest-2011/
Handel & Haydn Society partnership
Student exhibit at Symphony Hall.
http://www.handelandhaydn.org/concerts/2011-2012/
bach-st-matthew-passion/project-bach/artworks
Christina Kelly
Molly Stone
Ski Guide 2012:
Snow and Ski Issue/Cover
Boston Phoenix, (January 2012)
Online Slideshow/Gallery
http://thephoenix.com/Boston/life/129588-
ski-guide-2012-slideshow-snow-and-ski-art-
conte/?page=1#TOPCONTENT
Thanksgiving Issue
Boston Weekly DIG
http://digboston.com/massarts-thanksgiving-day-
challenge/?pid=91
New England Baptist Hospital
Ongoing, starting Summer 2012
Inked and Linked
A panel of Boston’s best tattoo artists talk about
their art and businesses
The Journey So Far
A Panel presentation by MassArt Illustration Alums,
addressing their individual experiences as
professionals since graduation.
An Eye for Illustration
A presentation and panel discussion
Panelists:
Dave Schlafman and Matt Moore/ Cloudkid:
Margot Grissar/ Tufts Magazine of Nutrition
Lucy Bartholomay, Managing Director/
The Boston Globe + Lola Magazine
Ingrid Cooper, Principal /Aartpack
Tracy Maidment, VP of Art Buying /
Mullen Advertising
Susan Sherman, A.D. /Charlesbridge Publishing
Anne Renee Moore, Art Director/
Candlewick Press
Jenna Talbott, Art Director/
Design New England Magazine
Carolyn Dowd, Senior Art Buyer/ Hill Holliday
Caleb Olson
Tarah Hursh
Jared Friedman
Field Trips/Museum Visits
The Rockwell Museum,
The Clark Museum at Williams College
The Illustration Museum in Newport
The Society of Illustrators
New Britain Museum of American Illustration
Hartford Wadsworth Museum of Fine Arts
Surtex
Guest Speakers
Anita Kunz
James Gurney
Barron Story
Cynthia Von Buhler
Barry Moser
Katherine Streeter
Yong Chen
Richard Borge
Etienne Delessert
Chris Buzelli
Amanda Boucher
Micah Dudash
Cole Swavely
Studio Space& Reviews
9th Floor Studios
The hub of daily activity, the 9th floor houses our
student studio spaces and studio classrooms in
addition to computers, cutters, a dry mount press,
printing-making press, a type lab, an open drawing
area, and areas to socialize. This is where end-of-
semester reviews take place and where Illustration
students work late into the evenings, building a
lively community with students from Graphic
Design and Animation.
All questions regarding the 9th floor studio should be
sent to Luanne Witkowski- [email protected]
End of Semester Reviews
Each Illustration major is reviewed each
semester. Reviews are advisory in nature; they do not
impact course grades. They provide an opportunity
for students to see their entire semester’s effort next
to their peers, and to receive written feedback from
three faculty members or professional reviewers.
The final review for Seniors is a professional
portfolio review.
Micah Dudash
Lauren Saint-Onge
Portfolio Review
Lauren Saint-Onge