Rachel Bajema
Assistant Professor
School of Art
College of Art and Design
Currently Teaching
ILLM-502
Illustrating Human Anatomy
3 Credits
Drawings of lab dissections and the skeleton will be translated into illustrations designed to support instruction in Human Gross Anatomy. Course teaches what choices need to be made when translating literal drawings into illustrations that support instruction. The target learner for these illustrations is a student attending Human Gross Anatomy at a graduate level.
ILLM-512
Surgical Illustration
3 Credits
Students observe live surgical procedures and translate their sketches into finished illustrations that are used in medical training, patient education, and litigation. Demonstrations of sketching and rendering techniques are supplemented with lectures on general surgical principles and common procedures.
ILLM-517
Portfolio and Business Practices
3 Credits
This course will prepare students to enter the workforce in fulltime positions or as freelance illustrators. Students will create a portfolio, personal identity package, and marketing materials. The course content will introduces students to business concepts such as copyright, licensing, pricing, contracts, taxation, and formation of a proper business.
ILLM-617
Portfolio and Business Practices
3 Credits
This course helps prepare students to enter the workforce in full-time positions or as freelance illustrators. Students create a traditional portfolio, personal identity package, and marketing materials. The course also introduces important business concepts such as copyright, licensing, pricing, contracts, taxation, and formation of a proper business.
ILLS-214
Anatomical Illustration
3 Credits
This course will provide an in-depth anatomical approach to drawing the figure. Students will practice drawing human anatomy including body and head postures, facial expressions, and hand gestures. Students will learn anatomical proportioning while drawing from observation from models to convey emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, disgust, etc. Students will also learn to use photographic support references when drawing the figure. By the conclusion of the semester students will be able to have intermediate to advanced level anatomical drawing skills.
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September 24, 2025
New School of Film and Animation director, faculty roles for 2025-26
Ricky Figueora taking over as the new director of RIT's School of Film and Animation headlines exciting promotions and additions to the College of Art and Design faculty.