- Each student may submit up to three sketches featuring an alien reading the book. The book cover must be clearly recognizable in the illustration. You must put all sketches on one jpg. Size up your canvas 16" X 9" for consistency. Your tight sketches may be clean linework, values or even with some color . Make sure you represent yourself as best as you can!
- All backgrounds of the page that you will add your sketches needs to be white. At the very bottom with black text size 16pt Arial write down "FAIR SHARE PUBLISHING x SCAD ILLUSTRATION - Yourname".
- These are spot illustrations please carefully review the brief for specifications regarding size, dimensions, and DPI requirements.
- Your aliens must be entirely original designs. The scenarios included in the brief are provided purely as inspiration; you are not limited to those concepts and are encouraged to think creatively beyond them.
✦ What it is F(r)iction is a triannual literary journal published by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Brink Literacy Project. It combines storytelling and art to explore thematic cultural topics across every issue , from identity and survival to monsters and environments. At its core, F(r)iction uses literature and visual art to amplify diverse and underrepresented voices, mentor emerging writers, and challenge traditional publishing norms. It’s designed not just to publish great writing but to reinvigorate interest in reading and storytelling and to serve as a teaching tool in literacy and education programs.
https://frictionlit.org/category/frictionseries/
Call for Portfolio Reviews
We are excited to offer portfolio review sessions for students! Each student will be allocated 15 minutes with a reviewer to receive personalized feedback on their work. These sessions are designed to provide feedback to help you refine your work but also an opportunity to get recruited for a future project.
Reviews are taking place on 27th of February, between 9:30 - 11:30. Room 208 in 1600.
Portfolio Submissions:
HOW TO SUBMIT:
The portfolio must include 10 – 15 pieces. Be mindful that each meeting will take 15 minutes.
Illustrations that belong to the same series can be placed on one page if need be (that counts as one page – it will reserve you some space.)
PDF Portfolio File Preparation Guidelines
Page 1: Cover Page
- Include your logo, name, contact information, and a header.
Pages 2–12: Illustration Work
- Showcase your illustration pieces, this is a mostly a narrative or editorial driven publication, we are looking for fully polished pieces.
Page 13: Thank You Page
- Add a concluding note of thanks along with your logo and contact information.
Additional Notes:
- The portfolio format should be landscape-oriented, you should have white margins around the work and header descriptions for each project.
- Avoid placing your name or website on every page to keep the focus on your artwork. That information is on the cover and tank you pages.
- Do not use Canva or overly intricate designs that could detract from your work. The goal is to present your illustrations clearly and professionally.
- A simple white background is ideal to let your artwork shine.
Please submit a PDF proposal of no more than 5 of your best pieces to provide an idea of the artwork you'll be displaying at the International Student Gallery.
🎉 Illustration Department Sticker Design Competition 🎉
Academic Year 2026–2027
The Illustration Department is thrilled to invite students to participate in an exciting design competition! This is your opportunity to create the official Illustration Department sticker that will represent us throughout the 2026–2027 academic year. Your design will be seen, shared, and celebrated across the department, prospective students and visiting mentors and art directors Think bold, joyful, and unmistakably Illustration.
✨ The Challenge
Design a sticker that proudly represents the Illustration Department at SCAD.
The sticker text must read either:
· ILLU SCAD (very strong, modern, highly legible)
· SCAD ILLU
· SCAD ILLUSTRATION
Handlettering + illustration should be at the heart of your concept. Consider hierarchy, scale, and clarity. This is a celebration of illustration as a discipline, a community, and a visual language.
INSPIRATION:
https://www.marykatemcdevitt.com/lettering
These are the stickers for SCAD Fibers :https://dribbble.com/shots/26096029-Stickers-for-SCAD-Fibers-Show
🎨 Design Guidelines
Please read carefully before submitting:
- Final size: Maximum 3 x 3 inches
- Format:
- Die cut (trimmed into a custom shape)
- Geometrical (square, oval, or circle)
- Color: Upbeat, cheerful, and colorful
- Tone: Fun, optimistic, and welcoming
- Style: Any style is welcome!
- Size: 300dpi, PNG. CMYK
- Naming Convention: Firstnamelastname_sticker
⚠️ Important Considerations
- Stickers are small—avoid overly intricate details that will be lost at scale
- Strong shapes, clear typography, and confident color choices will read best
- The design should reproduce cleanly and clearly as a sticker
🚫 Content Restrictions
- No nudity
- No offensive, explicit, or inappropriate imagery
- Must align with SCAD community standards
📅 Competition Timeline
- Opens: February 2nd
- Closes: February 27th, 11:59PM.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
🏆 Why Participate?
- Have your artwork selected as the official SCAD Illustration Department sticker
- Leave your mark on the Illustration Department and represent us proudly at SCAD DAYS
Good luck—we’re excited to see what you create! ✨
Please submit a PDF proposal containing no more than 10 images to showcase the artwork you plan to feature on merchandise at the Illustration Expo. Finished product photos or mock-ups are not required; instead, provide a clear sense of your artistic style and themes.
Prohibited Content:
- Fan Art
- Political Themes
- Controversial Religious Imagery
- Explicit Nudity
Note: You are welcome to create new, original artwork specifically for the event. The images included in this PDF are not final; you do not need to limit yourself to what is shown here.
PDF File Preparation:
- Page 1: Cover page (include your logo, name, contact information, and header if applicable)
- Page 2 onward: Display your illustration work, with a maximum of 10 images
- Final Page (Page 13): List the products you plan to sell (e.g., prints, pins, stickers, etc.)