Visually rendering a scientific or artistic concept is a fascinating and complex challenge. Sheridan's renowned Illustration Program helps students meet that challenge, and to develop their unique skills and creativity in a controlled and supportive environment. Our faculty have a wide range of professional expertise and include leading illustrators, art directors, designers and fine artists. In 1998 and 1999, Sheridan Illustration students won several awards in the prestigious Applied Arts magazine annual competition. After a common first-term curriculum, students choose the Interpretive or Technical and Scientific option.
Class sizes are limited.
In the case of over-enrolment in either option, student placement will be determined by Grade Point Average. An interpretive illustration is a visual form which interprets or complements the printed word. Students learn to effectively depict different activities and environments by developing their visual literacy. In Year 3, students enrol in a principal Illustration Studio and elect one complementary study from either advertising, editorial or book illustration. A technical and scientific illustration clearly and accurately conveys information, often about how something works and how to operate or assemble it.