Illustration - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Program Total Credits: 123

In order to prepare for a career in this competitive field, the University of the Arts Illustration student develops skills that encompass both traditional and experimental media, including drawing and painting to photography, graphic design, three-dimensional processes, and emerging opportunities in digital image making. Students may concentrate in a traditional or design-oriented illustration curriculum. These skills are nurtured within a stimulating cultural climate provided by the resources of the outstanding faculty, nationally recognized curriculum, visiting artists, a gallery exhibition program, the University, and the city at large, Each student progresses from general competencies to a personal viewpoint, clarified career goals, a professional attitude, and a finished portfolio.

Foundation Year Credits: 33

All Freshman students (and transfer students who lack sufficient background in the visual arts and design) enter the 18-credit Foundation core program that includes courses in drawing, two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design and time-motion studies. The Foundation program introduces the basic language and processes of the visual arts and prepares the students for entry into a major department. Through Freshman elective course offerings, students are introduced to major course options and opportunities offered by the College of Art and Design.

Foundation students are eligible to select any College of Art and Design major program regardless of the Foundation sequence they complete.

FOUNDATION

Fall Credits: 16.5

FNDP 111 - Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 151 - Two-dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 161 - Three-dimensional Design/Time Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAAH 111 - Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 - First-year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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ELEC X15 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 1.5 cr

Spring Credits: 16.5

Select three courses from the following four:
FNDP 112 - Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 152 - Two-dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 162 - Three-dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 171 - Time and Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAAH 112 - Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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ELEC X15 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 1.5 cr

Sophomore Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

ILUS 201 - Pictorial Foundation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 211 - Figure Anatomy Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 220 - Typography Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

ILUS 202 - Pictorial Foundation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 212 - Figure Anatomy Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAPH 282 - Photography for Illustrators Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Junior Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

ILUS 301 - Illustration Methods Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 321 - Figurative Communication Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 320 - Design Methods Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3 cr

Spring Credits: 15

ILUS 302 - Illustration Methods Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 312 - Figure Utilization Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 322 - Sequential Format Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Sequential Format is only required of the Design Illustration Track students
or
Electives
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr (Take two courses for 6 credits.)

Senior Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

ILUS 401 - Illustration Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 441 - Senior Portfolio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr (Take two courses for 6 credits.)
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3 cr

Spring Credits: 15

ILUS 402 - Illustration Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
ILUS 442 - Senior Portfolio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3 cr (Take two courses for 6 credits.)

Liberal Arts Distribution

Note all liberal arts courses are 3 credits.

Art History Elective Credits: 3 cr

LACR 101 - First-year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 111 - Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 - Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 8XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 9XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr Take five courses for 15 credits.

Note:

Electives must include at least 9 studio credits outside the Illustration offerings.