I don't just draw pictures. I tell stories.
You rarely go anywhere without your sketchpad. But if you’ve been wondering where your talent for expressing yourself visually can take you, think about a career as a professional illustrator. There’s an opportunity for creative thinkers with the technical skills to communicate ideas through painting, drawing, and design in markets including publishing, advertising, and the web. You'll work hard, but you'll reap the rewards of that effort as you see your ideas take shape and come to life. If you’re ready to commit yourself to your craft, the place to start is here. Illustration will find you surrounded and inspired by other talented, creatively driven students. And you’ll be taught, challenged, and pushed by experienced faculty* who’ll also support you every step of the way. It won’t be easy. But it could be the best decision you ever made.
*Credentials and experience levels vary by faculty and instructors.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration
What Will I Study?
I have the talent. I want to put it to use.
Many full-time faculty* who deliver the Illustration curriculum are professional illustrators who not only teach the skills you need to compete, but bring the real world in to the classroom so you can enter the profession with your eyes open. You’ll study:
- Design Fundamentals
- Digital Illustration
- Layout Design
- Typography
- Life Drawing
- Illustration
- Drawing
- Conceptual Illustration
- Internship --OR-- Professional Practice
- Advanced Painting
- Illustration Studio
- Portfolio
- Photography
I'm looking for my proving ground.
The Art Institutes system of schools, creativity is our core, our calling, our culture. Our Illustration degree program is built on that creative foundation. It’s also built on our knowledge that a creative career is not for the faint of heart. Because it’s tough out there, it’s tough in here. But we temper that toughness with all the support you’ll need to prepare for a career in this competitive profession. That’s why we provide the mentoring and real-world experience to help you prevail, with faculty* who’ve worked in the field, along with opportunities to learn that go far beyond our kitchens. You’ll be encouraged and expected to be bold. To take risks. To push yourself and the people around you. It won’t be easy. In fact, it’ll be the hardest thing you’ll ever love.
*Credentials and experience levels vary by faculty and instructors.