Program Overview

Studio Art: Illustration, Design and Animation Emphasis

Overview

The Studio Art: Illustration, Design and Animation Emphasis program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the principles and practices of illustration, design, and animation. The program aims to foster creativity, technical skills, and critical thinking, preparing students for careers in the arts and related fields.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of art history, contemporary practice, and theory
• Develop a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to utilize critical inquiry and research to develop meaningful and innovative content
• Develop a portfolio that demonstrates facility with, and command of, chosen tools and materials
• Demonstrate an understanding of how concept informs choices with respect to tools and materials
• Demonstrate the emergence of a personal voice and visual style/approach in their work
• Demonstrate knowledge of the steps and elements required to embark on the pursuit of a successful career (in and/or out of the arts) after graduation

Program Details

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Arts & Media

Level of Math

• General Knowledge

Level of Second Language

• 2nd Semester Proficiency

Pre-major Required?

• No

This Major's College

• College of Fine Arts

Degree

• Bachelor of Fine Arts

Sample Plans

2025, Studio Art: Illustration, Design and Animation Emphasis

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

• 1st Semester:
  • ART 100A, 100B, or 100E (2 credits)
  • ART 100C, 100D, 100F, 100G, or 100J (2 credits)
  • ART 119 Contemporary Art & Theory (3 credits)
  • ARH 201 Survey of Western Art I (3 credits)
  • ENGL 101 First Year Composition (3 credits)
  • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1 credit)
• 2nd Semester:
  • ART 100A, 100B, or 100E (2 credits)
  • ART 100A, 100B, or 100E (2 credits)
  • ART 100C, 100D, 100F, 100G, or 100J (2 credits)
  • ART 100C, 100D, 100F, 100G, or 100J (2 credits)
  • ARH 202 Survey of Western Art II (3 credits)
  • ENGL 102 First Year Composition (3 credits)
  • Math (3 credits)

Second Year

• 3rd Semester:
  • Survey of Printmaking Techniques (3 credits)
  • 200-level 2-D Studio Art (3 credits)
  • First Semester Second Language (4 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• 4th Semester:
  • Illustration Studio I (3 credits)
  • 200-level 3-D Studio Art (3 credits)
  • Second Semester Second Language (4 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)

Third Year

• 5th Semester:
  • 200-level 2-D Studio Art (3 credits)
  • 200-level 2-D or 3-D Studio Art (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level Illustration & Design (3 credits)
  • ARH 370 Introduction to Modern Design History (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• 6th Semester:
  • 300/400-level Illustration & Design (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level Illustration & Design (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level Illustration & Design (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level Art Elective (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1 credit)

Fourth Year

• 7th Semester:
  • 300/400-level Illustration & Design (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level Illustration & Design (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level ARH (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level Art Elective (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• 8th Semester:
  • 400-level Illustration & Design (3 credits)
  • 400-level Illustration & Design (3 credits)
  • 400-level ARH (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level Art Elective (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level ARH (3 credits)

Map Transfer Coursework

• Enter your coursework from Arizona universities or community colleges to see how they can map to this major.
• Connect with The University of Arizona Academic Advisors to validate how your coursework will transfer.

Pathways

• See the pathway agreement in place between Arizona in-state community colleges and The University of Arizona.
• To see a pathway, select an Arizona college: Select an Arizona community college Pima Community College.