Illustration
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN
The Illustration program inspires emerging artists to integrate drawing, painting, and conceptual abilities with the dynamic power of cutting-edge technology. You’ll innovate and create images starting in your first classes. Illustration empowers you to realize your innate abilities and develop advanced creative skills, establishing your unique illustrative style and means of visual expression while producing professional illustrations that are in demand. AAS students establish a strong and comprehensive illustration foundation. At the BFA level, students explore specialized and industry-oriented topics including sequential and concept art, character design, storyboarding, book and editorial illustration, and advanced drawing and painting applications while working to create a personal vision and develop a professional portfolio. Real-world classes connect students with working illustrators and art directors while staying current with industry and technology trends.
COURSES INCLUDE
Pictorial Problem Solving, Illustrating the Written Word, Digital Illustration Techniques, Book Illustration, The Illustrator’s Heritage, Visual Storytelling for Evolving Media, Comic Book Illustration, Drawing for Animation
STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
Summer program in Florence
TYPICAL INTERNSHIPS
In lieu of internships, students complete mentorships, working with professional illustrators on class projects.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Graduates find full-time and freelance employment with film companies, television and animation studios, magazines, newspapers, design studios, advertising agencies, toy design companies, record labels, publishing companies, and video game companies.
Anita Rundles, Illustration BFA ’13
Students with an AAS in Illustration may apply to this BFA program. Students with other AAS degrees may require additional coursework. Learn more about 2+2