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 on a traditional, digital, 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

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

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: 3.0 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: 3.0 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: 3.0 cr
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3.0 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
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Electives
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3.0 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: 3.0 cr (Take two courses for 6 credits.)
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3.0 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: 3.0 cr
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3.0 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: 3.0 cr Take five courses for 15 credits.

Note:

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