Audrey Benjaminsen, Guest Artist
Every aspect of the Illustration track is focused on professional development. From identifying your dream clients, to building the skills and portfolio to compete at that level, our mentorship track acts as your compass and guide.
Live & Online (on-demand available)
Learn-by-doing Assignments
Personalized Training
Durrell Odom
Our Illustration courses range from foundational skill building to professional & career development — addressing every critical skill illustrators need to build a thriving career.
Class Starts Jan. 18, 2025
Master the fundamental skills to draw effectively and streamline your process for making compelling illustrations that…
Beginner
10 weeks
Class Starts Jan. 18, 2025
Great art doesn’t stop with technique. Demystify the ideation process for creating powerful illustrations that…
Intermediate
10 weeks
Class Starts Jan. 18, 2025
Put your skills to work with professional practice and create a portfolio specifically designed to…
Advanced
10 weeks
As you progress through the illustration course track, these world-class artists act as your professional mentors and confidants, helping you develop your skills, techniques, and ideas by drawing inspiration from daily life, and guiding your career pursuits.
Process: Skill & Craft
Ideation & Visual Storytelling
Portfolio Development
Portfolio Development
Career Development
Each course features 7 guest artists who have risen to the top of the publishing, editorial, commericial and entertainment illustration industries, giving you access to their personal craft, creative process, and industry wisdom. Ask questions, join the discussion, and gain industry knowledge from high-caliber artists.
UPCOMING GUEST ARTISTS
Need help determining if this is the right path for your artistic development and building new illustration skills? Book a free Zoom call with our Program Director to discuss your goals and the unique style and resources offered at Visual Arts Passage
No. Students only commit to one mentorship course per semester. Once you complete a course, you can register for the next course, to continue your progress in the mentorship program.
The Mentorship Program can be complete within a 12 month period. It is not unusual for students to repeat the final course in the program, Career Development, if they choose to have continued coaching from Visual Arts Passage mentors.
The Mentorship program is a "get out of it, what you put in" experience. That being said, our courses are structured to accommodate individuals with a busy schedule. We recommend setting aside a minimum of 3 hours for your live course and 2 hours to complete assignments and course work. We highly encourage students to commit more time if their schedule allows.
Mentorship courses enroll 4 times per year, during the winter, spring, summer, and fall semester. You can view the program calendar here.
We recommend that most students start with the first course in the Illustration Program, Process: Skill & Craft. Highly experienced students may qualify to attend the second course in the program, Ideation & Visual Storytelling. If you are not sure, feel free to send your work to hello@visualartspassage.com and a team member will get back to you with a recommendation shortly.
Each course in the Illustration Mentorship Program is $1199.
