4 Courses · 10 Weeks Each · Fully Personalized Mentorship-style instruction
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.
Class Starts Oct. 5, 2024
Develop and harness your abilities
Master the fundamental skills and streamline your process for making profound and compelling illustrations.
Instructor: Adam Gustavson
Beginner
Class Starts Oct. 5, 2024
Make Your Art Tell a Story
Great art doesn’t stop with technique. This class helps you learn how to develop a unique perspective and tell powerful stories with your art.
Instructor: Ashly Lovett
Intermediate
Class Starts Oct. 5, 2024
Build a Killer Portfolio
Put your skills to work and build a portfolio specifically designed to pursue professional career in illustration.
Instructors: Dale Stephanos & John English
Advanced
Class Starts Oct. 5, 2024
Pursue a Career with your Skills & Portfolio
Now that you have the skills and portfolio, this class is all about building your business and finding success as a working illustrator.
Instructor: Katherine Lam
Advanced
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 career pursuits.
Process: Skill & Craft
Ideation & Visual Storytelling
Portfolio Development
Portfolio Development
Career Development
Every class is delivered live and is fully interactive with lectures, demos, critiques, and guest speakers. Consider this your front row seat.
Each semester features 7 guest artists who have risen to 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 high-caliber artists.
UPCOMING GUEST ARTISTS
How do you get your first job? What are the most common mistakes artists make? What art should be in my portfolio? This Q&A-style lecture with John English and Audrey Benjaminsen covers everything there is to know about developing your portfolio, building your skills, and professional strategies to pursue a career in illustration.
Need help determining if this is the right path for your professional and artistic development? Book a free Zoom call with our Program Director to discuss your goals and the 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.
