Illustration - Bachelor of Fine Arts
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 (15 credits)
It is recommended that first time first-year students take INTGR 1650 and transfer students take INTGR 1637
Required Illustration Courses (42 credits)
Illustration Major Electives (6 credits)
Choose any 2 credit IILLU non-required courses
| IILLU | Illustration Major Elective | 3 |
| IILLU | Illustration Major Elective | 3 |
Required Art History Courses (15 credits)
Free Electives Courses (12 credits)
Any course in the University you are qualified for
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |
| | Free Elective | 3 |