Journalistic and Editorial Illustration

RIT Illustration students are trained in how to illustrate for publications through the programs classes in Editorial Illustration and Journalistic Illustration.

In Editorial Illustration, students take an in-depth look at creating images for the newspaper and magazine publishing industry. Emphasis is placed on creating a wide variety of finished illustrations. The Editorial Illustration course focuses on the visual interpretation of editorial subject matter. Critical thinking, visual criticism and rhetoric are also required components of work generation and conceptualizing. 

In Journalist Illustration, students learn the requirements of reporting a specific happening or event. Assignments are longer in duration and consist of several major works, many drawings, sketches, notes and photo references. This journalistic approach to illustration demands that students attend an event and selectively record important aspects that best communicate the atmosphere and action of the scene. Extensive research, both informational and visual, as well as a personal, editorial viewpoint is expected. Emphasis is placed on choosing important content and planning effective image sequences.

Above illustration by Jack Gonzales in Editorial Illustration

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By Aria Dines

 

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By Shannon Cook

 

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By Addie Fischer

 

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By Julian Wiegel

 

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By Julian Wiegel