ILLU 301 Professional Practices in Illustration

Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and research projects, students will practice career planning, self-promotion, portfolio development, and working in various professional illustration environments, including freelance. The course emphasizes the concepts of professionalism and an overall understanding of self-marketing in the field. Professional development tools are presented including the appropriate use of social media in self-marketing, resume and cover letter writing, networking and interviewing skills, client interaction, and industry best practices.

Repeatable: N
Prerequisites ILLU 214 Illustration Studio I
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3