Audrey Benjaminsen, Guest Artist
Instructor: Adam Gustavson
Illustration
Mentorship
Beginner
Establish fundamental skills for advanced drawing and painting techniques for various visual arts industries.
Length: 10 weeks
Instructor: Ashly Lovett
Illustration
Mentorship
intermediate
Develop a process for creating compelling and engaging original stories, a critical component of visual narrative.
Length: 10 Weeks
Instructors: Audrey Benjaminsen, Sterling Hundley, Dale Stephanos, John English
Illustration
Mentorship
Advanced
Identify your dream illustration clients, and pursue a career doing what you love with help from a brain trust of pro illustrators.
Length: 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 & Career Development
Portfolio & Career Development
Each semester features guest artists at the top of their industry, giving you access to their craft, process, and industry wisdom. Ask questions, join the discussion, and gain industry knowledge from the best.
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.
