Anthony Accardo was born in New York City, and spent his youth in Southern Italy where he studied art and design. He holds an AAS in Art & Advertising Design, a B.Tech. in Communication Design, and an MFA in Illustration. His drawings and paintings have been shown in several art galleries and group exhibitions both locally and internationally.
Accardo has worked as an Art Director at Salamander Books and Magnolia Publications, he has also worked as a freelance illustrator, and designer specializing in Children’s Trade and Educational Books. He is currently an adjunct Professor at New York City College of Technology teaching Advanced Illustration, and Senior Project.
A member of the Society of Illustrators since 1981 Accardo has won numerous national and regional awards. He has worked on several major advertising campaigns and has illustrated more than 90 books worldwide. And is perhaps best known for his illustrations for the Nancy Drew Notebooks series.
This openly available model course contains course information, learning outcomes, suggested weekly topics and projects, video resources, quizzes, and more. It may be cloned and adapted by any faculty member teaching this course.
This openly available model course contains course information, learning outcomes, suggested weekly topics and projects, video resources, quizzes, and more. It may be cloned and adapted by any faculty member teaching this course.
Strategies for creating professional illustrations based on a rotating series of topics relevant to contemporary professional illustration. Students use both digital and traditional media. Class Notes: Class meets Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 9:20 PM, on Campus N-1118.
Strategies for creating professional illustrations based on a rotating series of topics relevant to contemporary professional illustration. Topics and strategies include: digital concept art (production art, card art, genre, etc.), Children’s Picture Book Illustration (research, pitch, marketing, layout, etc.), editorial. Students use both digital and traditional media. Class Notes: Fully Online Meets Online Synchronously. Enrollment Requirements: ENG 1121 and COMD 2400 or department permission.
Strategies for creating professional illustrations based on a rotating series of topics relevant to contemporary professional illustration. Topics and strategies include: digital concept art (production art, card art, genre, etc.), Children’s Picture Book Illustration (research, pitch, marketing, layout, etc.), editorial. Students use both digital and traditional media. Class Notes: Fully Online Meets Online Synchronously. Enrollment Requirements: ENG 1121 and COMD 2400 or department permission.
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City Tech’s Communication Design department presents the second annual BFA Student Show!
This online exhibition showcases the excellent work of current COMD students in eight categories: Advertising, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography and Motion, and Web / Interactive.
Visit The BFA Show 2021 project site to view the full exhibition.
City Tech’s Communication Design department presents the inaugural BFA Student Show!
This online exhibition showcases the excellent work of current COMD students in eight categories: Advertising, Animation / Game Graphics, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Video, Visual Art, and Web / Interactive.
Visit The BFA Show 2020 project site to view the full exhibition.
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