Illustration - Bachelor of Fine Arts (120 credits)
Our comprehensive BFA program covers a wide range of illustration markets, including children's books, storyboard, editorial, concept art, comics and graphic narratives to name a few. We offer students the opportunity to focus on their particular areas of interest while also exploring other disciplines. The curriculum stresses communicating engaging visual ideas using drawing as a basic language. We expose students to a variety of traditional techniques and new media approaches. We strive to provide excellence in drawing, digital art, technical facility in painting mediums, and familiarity with a broad range of illustrative approaches. Conceptual development is linked to personal vision, a general education, and a keen awareness of the contemporary world. Our goal is to help students master necessary art making skills; encourage their development as independent visual thinkers with distinctive personal styles; acquire the tools they need to succeed as creative professionals.
Degree Requirements
For a complete list of the core General Education curriculum please navigate to: College of Art & Design General Education
Required Foundation Courses (9 credits)
It is recommended that first time freshman take INTGR 1650 and transfer students take INTGR 1637
Required Core Illustration Courses (39 credits)
Illustration Major Electives (9 credits)
Choose any 3 credit IILLU non-required courses
| IILLU | Illustration Major Elective | 3 |
| IILLU | Illustration Major Elective | 3 |
| IILLU | Illustration Major Elective (3000/4000) | 3 |
Choose one IILLU Elective (3 credits)
Art History Requirements (15 credits)
| IAHIS 1800 | Art Across Borders | 3 |
| IAHIS 2400 | Illustration Survey | 3 |
| IAHIS 2625 | Visual Narratives Across Time and Media | 3 |
| IAHIS | Advanced Art History Elective 3000/4000 Level | 3 |
| IAHIS | Advanced Art History Elective (3000/4000 Level) | 3 |
Choose 3 Studio Electives (9 credits)
Any LA+D studio course from prefixes: IANIM, IDESN, IDFLM, IFINE, IGAME, IILLU, INTDS, IPHOT and ISTUD for which you meet the prerequisites. At least one course (3 credits) must be a non-IILLU course.
| | Studio Elective | 3 |
| | Studio Elective | 3 |
| | Studio Elective | 3 |
Choose 2 Free Electives (6 credits)
Choose any course in the University that you are qualified for
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |