Program Overview

Certificate in Illustration

Program Description

The certificate in illustration offers students not seeking the more intensive BFA in illustration the opportunity to complement their degree with a series of courses focused on illustration. As a supplement to their related major, the certificate demonstrates greater experience in drawing and a practical knowledge of the common materials and techniques for illustration.

Learning Outcomes

Successful graduates with the illustration certificate will be able to:

• Express an individual, creative voice through illustration.
• Access a broad range of studio experience.
• Utilize the formal vocabularies of illustration, art, design, or animation.
• Practice drawing as a foundation for the complete process of illustration, from concept exploration to finished execution.
• Implement the technical skills, theory, and methods applicable to the field of Illustration.

Special Requirements

Students must fulfill all requirements needed for a BA in art, a BFA in art other than illustration, BFA in graphic design, or a BA in animation. Students may not gain the certificate in illustration if they are seeking the BFA illustration emphasis.

Certificate Requirements

Core Courses (12 hours)

• ART 2110 Figure Drawing (3 hours)
• ART 2130 Illustration (3 hours)
• ART 3120 Narrative Figure Drawing (3 hours)
• ART 3160 Topics in Illustration and Drawing (3 hours)

Additional Requirements (6 credits)

Choose from the following:

• ART 2410 Painting I (3 hours)
• ART 2610 Printmaking Concepts and Techniques (3 hours)
• ART 3140 Digital Drawing (3 hours)
• ART 3150 Anatomy Studies (3 hours)
• ART 3060 Text and Image (3 hours)
• DESN 1500 Digital Visualizations (3 hours)
• DESN 2200 Design Play (3 hours)
• DESN 2500 Design for Digital Portfolios (3 hours)
• ANIM 4010 Character Design (3 hours)
• ANIM 4040 Concept Art (3 hours)
• ANIM 3040 Comic Book Creation (3 hours)