插图艺术学士学位

在瞬息万变的艺术和设计领域
In the rapidly changing art and design landscape, Illustration is a key form of visual communication. Illustrators need the ability to think critically and innovatively, and be able to engage diverse audiences in a variety of contexts. Our illustration courses explore varied technical approaches and a broad range of pictorial strategies, while cultivating the ability to collaborate and adapt to diverse opportunities, from contemporary art exhibitions to careers in mass-media.<br><br>Here, youll master varied technical approaches while learning their critical and conceptual contexts, preparing you for a future career as a professional illustrator. As you develop your unique style as an artist, youll learn to create engaging and distinctive images that complement written content or stand alone. Our program views all forms of illustration, from editorial to narrative, as opportunities for cultural inquiry. Courses are designed to allow for just that. Through hands-on studio work, theory courses, and special topics, you'll have the chance to explore diverse techniques, while learning how to critique, question, and imagine new ways of using illustration to engage with audiences.<br><br>Our multidisciplinary and innovative curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded, nuanced understanding of illustration across histories and disciplines, including commercial, gallery-based, and traditional practices. Your courses will be taught by established artists who will share their technical and professional knowledge as illustrators and leaders in their field. Both your conceptual and hands-on learning will be strengthened through classes, seminars, self-directed projects, exhibitions, and professional development. Upon graduating, you'll have produced a substantial body of work and developed a sophisticated understanding of its place within contemporary illustration practices.