Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design - Illustration

The graphic design major provides individuals with the opportunity to learn the skills, principles and latest industry-standard tools needed to prepare for a wide variety of careers in the graphic design industry. The courses focus on the art of communication and problem solving through the use of type, space, visual imagery and computer software.

This rigorous curriculum merges creative visual aesthetics with modern technology, which is necessary for mastering print, illustration and web media production.

Illustration allows for a personal style, giving students a competitive edge in their design careers. The illustration concentration gives students the opportunity to develop their abilities in a wide range of marketing, advertising, and editorial-art arenas, through the development of critical-thinking skills in visual communication. Students will learn a variety of digital and real-media techniques, with an emphasis on design principles and concept development.