GRAC 0049 - The Professional Illustrator

Instruction Method Hybrid (On-Campus and Online)

Course Description

Round out your illustration skillset through professional applications! This course continues students’ exploration of illustration by simulating the experience of a professional illustrator working with clients. Through a wide variety of progressive real-world assignments in such areas as editorial, book, institutional, and children’s illustration, students will learn how to analyze an assignment, create concept sketches, and produce finished art. Students can use the media of their choice, including traditional hand-drawn, digital, or a combination, for class assignments and projects. This final course allows students to dive deeper into an area of interest, and put their illustration skills to practice while adding to their professional portfolio.

Prerequisites: To enroll in this course students must have successfully completed, be currently enrolled in, or have successfully completed pre-approved Courses at Tufts equivalents* to the following courses:

DRWC 0016 The Drawn Image
GRAC 0050 The Digital Image

*If you are unsure if your course history qualifies you to enroll in this course, please contact smface@tufts.edu

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript – High School Diploma or current high school transcript (for high school students only in applicable classes), Bachelor’s Degree, or progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree + 3.0 GPA.

Refund Policy: The refund policy for Courses at Tufts offerings is dependent on the course length. Please refer to the section details to confirm any exceptions to the standard refund policy. The refund policies are viewable here: https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#Refunds

Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply.

Notes

For online course meetings, access to a computer or other digital device and internet access are necessary for course participation. Any additional materials necessary for the first class meeting will be communicated to enrolled students by the instructor in advance. Otherwise, materials and supplies will be covered in the first class meeting.

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GRAC 0049 - CE

Spring Term 2025 (Jan-May)

Hybrid (On-Campus and Online)

Enrollment Closed

The Professional Illustrator

Mar 05, 2025 to Apr 28, 2025

Online, fixed date

6:00PM to 9:00PM

Mar 05, 2025 to Apr 23, 2025

Studio

6:00PM to 9:00PM

Mar 10, 2025 to Apr 28, 2025

Schedule and Location

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39.0

Boston Fine Arts Campus

Hybrid (On-Campus and Online)

Non-Credit: Audit for High School Students credit (2 units)	$995.00	Click here to get more information
Non-Credit: Auditor credit (2 units)	$995.00	Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit credit (2 units)	$2,194.00	Click here to get more information

AY24 Certificate Discount: SMFA 1

2 credit(s)

Section Notes

This class meets in person on Mondays and online on Wednesdays.

Classroom (Mondays): SMFA at Tufts, 230 The Fenway, Room B211B

In Person: This is an in-person course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts courses are designed to provide high-quality and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about course policies and expectations, please visit https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#University-Policies

This section is also open to high school students who are 11th or 12th grade students. High School students who enroll will be prompted to submit an additional application after enrollment including: a high school transcript, letter of recommendation, parental permission, and other required consent forms.