Illustration, BA

The Bachelor of Arts in Illustration degree develops students in the art of visual and conceptual storytelling in a variety of artistic mediums, preparing them to pursue a career as a professional illustrator.

Traditional Major Program Requirements (49 Units)

Lower Division Requirements

ART 201 - Principles of Design and Color
ART 208 - Studio Drawing I
DES 110 - Design Thought Foundations I
ILL 210 - Illustration I
GDM 240 - Design Movements of the 20th Century

Lower Division Electives

Complete six (6) units from the following:

ART 203 - Printmaking I
ART 207 - Watercolor I
ART 283 - Painting I
GDM 110 - Fundamental Design
GDM 130 - Fundamental Image
ILL 200 - Special Topics in Illustration

Upper Division Requirements

ART 305 - Figure Drawing I
DES 310 - Design Thought Practicum
DES 498 - Portfolio
ILL 310 - Illustration II
ILL 410 - Illustration III
ILL 499 - Senior Show

Upper Division Electives

Complete nine (9) units from the following:

ART 314 - Drawing II
ART 383 - Painting II
ART 405 - Figure Drawing II
GDM 310 - Intermediate Design
GDM 330 - Intermediate Image
GDM 331 - Animation and Motion Graphic Design
GDM 341 - Video Fundamentals
GDM 441 - Advanced Video and 3D
ILL 400 - Special Topics in Illustration