Seneca student wins province-wide design contest

Second-year Independent Illustration student Weimar Lee is the winner of the Ontario Library Association Super Conference Design Competition.

Students and recent graduates at post-secondary institutions across the province took part in this contest.

Weimar’s winning designs earned her $1,500 and will be used as the “visual identity” at the Ontario Library Association Super Conference — Canada’s largest library conference. Her work will be featured on programs, signage, the Super Conference web site, brochures, t-shirts, mugs, pins and much more.

More than 20 students from Seneca’s Independent Illustration took part in the competition as part of their Digital Tools course, which is taught by Professor Barney Wornoff. In fact, Weimar's classmates Sean Fritchley and Salini Perera were named runners up. Their work will also be featured online and in one of the conference’s event programs.

The Ontario Library Association estimates more than 10,000 people will see the work of our students.

1st Ever Illustration Grad show

The first EVER Independent Illustration Grad Show took place in York University Faculty of Fine Arts Special Projects Gallery during the week of April 18th. The work of 14 students was showcased Opening night, April 18th, was a huge success with industry, family, friends and faculty in attendance. Sponsored by Longos Food and Steamwhistle brewery provided the refreshments!

Bill Grigsby from Reactor Art + Design

Bill Grigsby from Reactor Art + Design came to Seneca and spoke to the entire group of Illustration students. He spoke about the history and the future of the world of Illustration, how and when to get an agent, and general words of wisdom. It was an insightful and meaningful talk.

4th Semester Launched!

The 4th and final semester of Seneca's Independent Illustration diploma program is up and running. What will make this semester particularly enjoyable for the students is the homeroom that is exclusive to the 4th semester students. They will be able to work on their final projects with greater continuity. It is a great room with a sink and some fabulous new taborets!
This semester Jim Graves will continue on with the two semester course Visual Development. As well Jim leads the specialization studio for the students who have chosen children's book illustration and advertising packaging. David Bluestein leads the other half of the students in this specialization course, for the students who want to work in comics and graphic novels. Todd Sullivan comes from the animation department to teach Lifedrawing. Barney Wornoff returns to teach Interactive Illustration. The 4th and final business course is being taught by newcomer Terry McElligott who is both a savvy businessman and the midday Jazz host on JazzFM . JoAnn Purcell returns to teach the Traditional Illustrative Media which will culminate in a final student group show. Here's to great final semester!