Program Overview

BFA Art, Illustration Concentration

The BFA Art, Illustration concentration is a comprehensive program that provides students with a solid foundation in art fundamentals, art history, and illustration techniques.

Curriculum and Major Requirements

The curriculum for the BFA Art, Illustration concentration is based on the academic catalog and is subject to change from year to year. The requirements include:

• Art Fundamentals:
  • ART 100: 2-D Art Foundations (4 credit hours)
  • ART 101: 3-D Art Foundations (4 credit hours)
  • ART 107: Drawing I (3 credit hours)
  • ART 209: Figure Drawing I (3 credit hours)
  • ART 212: Foundations Seminar (2 credit hours)
  • ART 450WR: Senior Seminar I: The Emerging Artist (3 credit hours)
  • ART 451SR: Senior Seminar II: Visual Presentations (3 credit hours)
• Art History Core:
  • ARH 282: Western Art to 1850 (3 credit hours)
  • ARH 382: 20th Century Modern Art to Post-Modern Art (3 credit hours)
  • ARH xxx: Art History elective, excluding ARH 105 (3 credit hours)
• Illustration Concentration Major Requirements:
  • ART 202: Illustration Methods (4 credit hours)
  • ART 203: Illustration Studio I (4 credit hours)
  • ART 254: Digital Art (3 credit hours)
  • ART 355: Narrative Illustration (4 credit hours)
  • ART 356: Editorial Illustration (4 credit hours)
  • ART 357: Concept Art (4 credit hours)
  • ART 415: Illustration Studio II (4 credit hours)
  • ART 417: Illustration Portfolio (4 credit hours)
  • ART xxx: Any 4 credit hour ART elective (4 credit hours)

Program Overview

The BFA Art, Illustration concentration is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the principles and practices of illustration. The program combines foundational courses in art and art history with specialized courses in illustration techniques and methods. Upon completion of the program, students will have developed a strong portfolio of work and will be prepared to pursue a career in the field of illustration.