Decorative Illustration (Online) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Decorative Illustration (Online)

Get lost in the details of the decorative elements of drawing and illustration. Focus on decorative illustration and its application in the professional illustration field. Open to ages 16 and above.

Course Description

Work on a wide variety of ways to exercise a range of visual problem solving for potential projects such as illustrated package designs, event promotion, or items for the gift market. Explore creativity through traditional, digital or mixed-media techniques. Professional based topics are points of discussion throughout the course. / Students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the class.

Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This online class is synchronous. Students will meet online using Google Meet for lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, exercises, time to ask questions and share resources, and work time.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing and painting experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop is helpful, but not required.

Required Supplies

Supplies

  • pen or pencil
  • notebook or sketchbook
  • color media of choice with a selection of drawing tools

Supplies will be discussed during the first class meeting.

Software
Adobe Creative Cloud software (provided by MCAD).

Hardware
A computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, a camera, and microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work; a scanner (optional).

Class resources

This class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the link for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before August 11 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$396.00
Not Yet Open for Registration

Registration opens July 28.

  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    12:00-3:00 pm. CST
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Tuesday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 16 and above.
  • Term:
    Fall 2025
  • Instructor: Carrie Hartman
  • Location:
    Online
  • SKU:
    CSFA 3201 20 FA25

Prerequisites:

Previous drawing and painting experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop is helpful, but not required.