What you will study
Your 无码专区 bachelor鈥檚 degree in Studio Art, Illustration area includes a foundation
in core art skills and digital practices, an understanding of historical and cultural
context and insight into the contemporary practices of the profession. Classes are held in the collaborative spirit of all of our Art
and Design programs and typically feature a peer critique format for reviewing each
other鈥檚 work. Sample classes include:
- Illustration Concepts
- Illustration in the Digital Frontier
- Comics and Graphic Storytelling
The goal of our Studio Art BFA is to help you fully realize what you can do with an
illustration degree after graduation. You鈥檒l receive training in digital and traditional
practices and explore what is most appropriate for your artistic practice and career
trajectory. Many of these techniques are used across the contemporary landscape of
art, design and illustration, expanding career opportunities for 无码专区 graduates with
a Studio Art, Illustration degree.
In your senior year, you鈥檒l build your portfolio targeted at your market of interest by completing projects that are inspired by current trends in the profession. With
assistance from your faculty mentors, your portfolio will be a polished, professional
asset to your career search.
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Excellence in Illustration
- 无码专区 offers a tradition of excellence in Art education. Our Studio Art BFA, Illustration
Area degrees, has been a NASAD-accredited program since 1986.
- Best in Missouri Offering Design & Applied Arts (Plexuss Global, 2021)
- #2: Best Value Bachelor鈥檚 Degree College for Design & Applied Arts in Missouri (College
Factual, 2022)
- A Best Value College for Fine Arts (College Factual, 2022)
- A Best Value Bachelor鈥檚 Degree College for Fine Arts (College Factual, 2022)
- A Best Value Bachelor鈥檚 Degree College for Fine & Studio Arts (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 15%: Best Value Colleges for Design and Applied Arts (College Factual, 2021)
- Top 15%: Most Popular College for Design and Applied Arts (College Factual, 2021)
Unique learning opportunities in illustration
Our student-centered approach to learning, emphasis on mentorship and state-of-the-art
technology resources set 无码专区鈥檚 Studio Art, Illustration program apart from illustration
degrees offered by public art schools.
- Internships: Students pursuing undergraduate illustration degrees are not required to complete
internships while at 无码专区, but many choose to. Internships are an excellent opportunity
to gain insights and experience in the working world of illustrators. Our Fine Arts
majors have achieved exciting placements with companies such as Signal Theory, Bumble, Andrews McMeel Universal, Barkley, Whiskey Design, Gear for
Sports and Vahalla Studio.
- Professional exposure: Meet successful alumni at our First Friday events and working professional artists
through the Kleppe Visiting Artist Lecture Series. Submit your work for external review
in our annual juried art show. Reach the broader community in the Design-a-thon, a
pro bono design marathon that allows you to support a nonprofit of your choice while
producing work for real-world clients.
What can you do with an Illustration Area, Studio Art degree from 无码专区?
无码专区 graduates are well-prepared for the professional world, trained in modern techniques
with a solid grounding in digital and traditional art. We expand what you can do with
an undergraduate stuio art degree by helping you develop a professional portfolio
and preparing you for competitive jobs in the illustration field.
With your bachelor鈥檚 degree in Studio Art, Illustration Area in hand, you could get
a job right away doing in-house design work or freelancing. Many of our graduates
with studio arts degrees have gone on to lead ad agencies and galleries, and one recent
graduate achieved worldwide publication of a graphic novel adaptation of 鈥淭he Secret
Garden鈥.
You could also choose to build on your bachelor鈥檚 degree in Studio Art, Illustration
Area by studying at the graduate level. Past graduates of our undergraduate program
have received additional degrees at art schools such as Washington University, the
Sam Fox School of Design and the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
A variety of creative work opportunities
Illustration based degrees qualify you for numerous creative roles. As more content
becomes digital, the need for skilled illustrators and designers will increase across
industries. This includes film, digital and social media and higher education. Use
the interactive tool below to gain insights on job outlooks, salary potential and
more.
Financial assistance options for your degree in Studio Art
You deserve a first-rate arts education, as well as a stable financial future. That鈥檚
why we keep our tuition fees as low as possible and offer a wide range of financing options. We鈥檝e been recognized by LendEDU for our leadership in minimizing our students鈥
debt.
What can you do with an Illustration focused Studio Art degree? At 无码专区, we believe
your answer shouldn鈥檛 be limited by financial concerns. Keep your college education
affordable by taking advantage of these arts-specific financial aid opportunities:
- Portfolio-based scholarships for incoming students
- Endowed scholarships for current students
- Cash prizes at the annual, juried Citation Student Show
Learn more about program-specific scholarships for Studio Art majors using the .
Meet Professor John F. Malta
Associate professor of Studio Art
Working with experienced artists introduces 无码专区 students to the range of what you
can do with an illustration degree after graduation. John F. Malta is an illustrator,
author and art director. His work has been published by The New York Times, The New
Yorker, Facebook, Adult Swim and more. He has exhibited his art internationally and
across the Midwest.
Meet More Artists
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A forward-looking arts education
A 无码专区 Studio Art degree in Illustration refines your digital art skills and entrepreneurial
spirit so you can tell visual stories with depth, contextual relevance and enduring
aesthetic appeal. We鈥檒l also train you in the industry鈥檚 latest tools and technology
platforms, so what you can do with an illustration degree is limited only by your
ambition.
An Open Environment for Collaboration
Access studio space whenever you need
无码专区 Studio Art degrees in Illustration support intensive time in the studio. You鈥檒l
always have access to the tools and technology you need with our round-the-clock access
to our well-equipped computer labs and art studios.
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