Hi everyone! It’s been a while! For a number of reasons, we’ve been a little out of touch and for that we apologize. In light of the current global situation that we find ourselves in, we thought this was a good time to reach out. Although it might feel weird to be on Spring Break with everything that’s happening, we hope that you’re all able to enjoy the break as best you can! After Spring Break, we’re implementing the following schedule as of today:
March 23-29: KCAI Remote Study Week
Study week; no classes. Studios and academic buildings remain closed.
Students are encouraged to stay home.
Faculty will use this week to transition and prepare for remote instruction; students will use this time to catch up on reading and coursework.
March 30 Until Further Notice
Online instruction begins until further notice.
Pending further developments, normal campus operations will resume April 6.
Each of you will be receiving instructions from your respective professors regarding your classes in the coming weeks. If you find yourself in need or some creative challenges, want to simply try something different in your sketchbook or would like to explore some illustration/creative-focused podcasts/videos, here are a few places to check out (links are in the titles):
Illustrator Carson Ellis @carsonellis : Carson has a variety of prompts & projects going on right now, including a new one TODAY! Check out her instagram for more info.
Illustration Friday : Illustration Friday has been around forever and they have a new prompt, you guessed it, every Friday.
Society of Illustrators Podcast : Listen to SOI’s podcast series New Visions. This series explores an ongoing conversation on a host of issues facing the contemporary illustrator including topics of diversity and inclusion, multiculturalism, and illustration’s role in a larger cultural context.
Society of Illustrators You Tube Channel : SOI’s Youtube Channel has a large archive of past lectures, including panels from MoCCA Arts Festivals.
Creative Pep Talk by Andy J. Miller : Andy interviews illustrators and other creatives on a variety of subjects. The current episode is How to Know Where to Focus Your Creative Energy. Check it out!
Design Matters by Debbie Millman : Design Matters is the first podcast about design and an inquiry into the broader world of creative culture through wide-ranging conversations with designers, illustrators, writers, curators, musicians and other luminaries of contemporary thought.
Beci Orpin : If you’re not familiar with Beci’s work, check out her fun website. She is the author of several creative books including Make + Do: 25 Amazing Projects to Beautify Your Life.
If you have a site that you like for creative challenges or a creative podcast that inspires you, feel free to reach out and I will compile an additional list. Stay safe everyone, wash those mitts and remember that we are here for you. Be well!
Sanitize Those Mitts! by Beci Orpin @beciorpin