The BFA in Illustration covers the foundation of visual composition which is applied to a wide range of assignments that are industry driven. Students create book covers, noir pieces, travel and band posters and illustrations for short and long format books. Design, visual appeal and clear communication is a primary focus for all work created.
This collection holds student assignments from illustration courses offered at Kennesaw State University. Any student who has taken a KSU illustration course is welcome to submit.
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Lesbian Bars Are Having A Renaissance Editorial Illustration
Simone Johnson
This is an illustration for the article After decades of declines, lesbian bars are having a renaissance by Alex Berg at NBC News. The illustration pictures a black woman with locs working on a drink at a bar. Behind her you can see shelves of bottles that are lit up with the lesbian flag colors. In front of her there are drinks that also feature those colors.
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Otterly News Network
Courtney Kim
This zine is a short comic about a news cast of sea otters broadcasting about zombie sea urchins.
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ADHD and the struggles
Noah Kinkaid
This zine is about the struggles with having ADHD. The zine is meant to give a little insight to readers who may not have ADHD about the many difficulties an individual with ADHD may go through.
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Crossing the Divide
Ken Little
An editorial illustration that highlights the struggles of transmasculine folk specifically black and brown transmasc individuals. The article interviews different people explaining their new life experiences as being perceived as men.
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Followers
Sara Miloro
“Followers” is an editorial piece based on an article that discusses the dangers of young children (between the ages of 7-12) using social media, such as Instagram and TikTok. These apps expose them to a wide range of potential mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and lack of self esteem. Although all age groups can be negatively affected by social media, children are especially susceptible due to their suggestibility and reduced ability to process harmful situations.
The little girl in the piece is engrossed in her phone while creatures loom behind her, emerging from the phone’s light. These creatures are physical representations of mental health issues, consuming this child’s mind while she doesn’t even realize it. Beside her lays a teddy bear, implying that she has abandoned her favorite childhood toy-and, in turn, her childhood itself-for the phone and all the addictive apps it has to offer.
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So, Why Furry?
Omar Ortiz
A short discussion regarding and discussing why people choose to become or be part of the furry community.
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CRUSH - Vinyl Cover
Eli Palomino
Album cover for a playlist of my own. Color palette takes inspiration from 70s-80s diners.
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Raising Frogs: A Basic Guide
Kaci Pederson
This zine details the process and essentials of raising tadpoles into frogs.
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The Anxiety Within Us
Zaria Ratchford
This zine focuses on G.A.D. (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) in the black community, more specifically with black women.
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Fentanyl Kills
Zaria Sneed
An editorial piece addressing the epidemic of Fentanyl overdose in our country today. While often it can be caused by misuse from a medical standpoint. It is also being abused to lace or create counterfeit recreational drugs and drinks.
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Editorial Illustration: The Life and Times of the Modern Comic Book Artist
Angellina J. Thomas
Illustration based off the article, The Life and Times of the Modern Comic Book Artist by David Harper. The article talks about the day in the life, schedule, workload, making a living, personal life, and their love of being a comic book artist. Artists that are interviewed and discussed are Joe Eisma, Chris Mooneyham, Gabriel Hardman, Rob Guillory, Declan Shalvey, Natalie Nourigant, and Alison Sampson.
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Songs To Scream To
Camille Walker
This work depicts a woman with her brain levitating out of her head. Tv static leaks from her eyes and her mouth. This work was made as an album cover for a small playlist.
