mattsillustration.com - Drawing Courses at SVA

Please visit the School of Visual Arts website to register for Matthew's continuing education classes offered this Spring.

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The new catalog is now posted online.

Drawing at the Met
FDC-2503-A Tuesday, Jun 03 - Jul 01 Hours: 10:00AM - 03:30PM 5 sessions 2.5 CEUs; $335.00 Course Status: Open

With an emphasis on traditional drawing techniques, students will work on location at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Each session will begin with instruction in rendering figurative sculptures into two dimensions. In the afternoons, students may work on drawing projects of their choice, with individual instruction given. Students may choose to work on long drawings or several short sketches. This course is open to students at all levels. NOTE: Please bring a pad of white drawing paper (11x14") and 2B pencils to the first session. All students who sign up get a free copy of Matthew's educational DVD "Figure Drawing A layered Approach".

Drawing Workshop
ILC-2024-A Thursday, Jun 05 - Jul 17 Hours: 10:00AM - 4:00PM 10 sessions 3.5 CEUs; $395.00 Course Status: Open

Mastering the basics is what this course is all about. Through focusing on several fundamental concepts we will examine how to simplify the difficult task of drawing with confidence. Each week, while drawing from nude and clothed models, students will begin building on a strong foundation of proportion and structure. Traditional concepts and techniques will be demonstrated and put into practice. This course can benefit students who are getting back into drawing as well as advanced students wanting to take their skill to the next level. Field trips to The Metropolitan Museum of Art will be included. NOTE: Please bring a pad of white drawing paper (18x24") and 2B pencils to the first session. All students who sign up get access to all of Matthew's online tutorials.

Advanced Illustration and the Marketplace
ILC-4012-A Thursday, Jun 05 - Aug 14 Hours: 6:00PM - 09:30PM 10 sessions 3.5 CEUs; $395.00 Course Status: Open

What makes a portfolio stand out in today's marketplace? This course will help you to assemble a unique portfolio that will enable you to earn a living as an illustrator. The first half of the course is geared toward honing picture making skills and techniques, and developing an individual work process, while creating and refining personal style. The remainder of the semester will focus on achieving a marketing strategy as we explore various directions for a career in illustration. Topics will include how to market to your target audience, how to create an online presence through a personal Web site and drive clients to that site, as well as the requisite business skills and proactive planning needed to become a professional illustrator. Students may work in the medium of their choice. NOTE: Assignments vary each semester. Please bring samples of your work to the first session.

"This class blew me away. It's the perfect combination of picture making and business skills. It really gets you started on your way to becoming an illustrator."

--Stephanie Chambers

"Matt taught me how to focus properly on my career. Before I took his class my work was all over the place. Now I have a cohesive, focused body of work. His class was extremely valuable."

--Oren Loloi

"If you want to accelerate your growth as an artist tenfold and conquer your uncertainties of ever earning a living as an artist - take this class. Matthew creates a camaraderie among his students where honest evaluation forms a foundation of confidence. His own formidable talents further each student's creativity while providing, with great empathy, his firsthand knowledge of taking those first unfamiliar steps towards becoming a professional artist. He's both a friend and a mentor."

--Barbara Rosenberg

Student work: The first four were completed by Stephanie Chambers while enrolled my illustration class. The Stretching Cat was completed by Barbara Rosenberg while enrolled in my illustration class. The last image was created by Megan Gulick.

Matthew also teaches "Foundation Drawing" in the Undergraduate Animation Department. High school students interested in creating a portfolio for acceptance into The School of Visual Arts can sign up for Matthew's "Pre-College Portfolio" class. Please call the The School of Visual Arts at 212-592-2000 and ask for admissions.