Art Major, Illustration Emphasis, B.A./B.S.

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Illustration emphasis students develop both the technical and creative skills needed to be visual storytellers. Coursework in drawing, digital illustration techniques and visual narrative enable students to explore and develop individual artistic styles and vision for sequential illustrations, 3D graphics, technical illustrations, and concept illustrations.

54 hours; 2.0 major GPA required

A maximum of two (2) classes with a grade less than a C may be applied to the major/concentration.

Art Major, Art & Design Foundations (18 hours)

All Art Majors in all concentrations take the foundation program to give them a general understanding of all the varied media and disciplines.

ART 103 - Color and Design Credits: 3
ART 104 - Design in Materials Credits: 3 (Core 39: Ways of Knowing/Creative and Aesthetic Expression)
ART 105 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTD 102 - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
ARTH 221 - Art History I Credits: 3 (Core 39: Ways of Knowing/Historical Inquiry)
ARTH 222 - Art History II Credits: 3 (Core 39: Diversity Embedded Experience)

Art Major, Digital Core (12 hours)

A variety of courses that explore the foundations of the digital areas offered in the department. These courses should be taken in the 2nd year of study.

ARTD 231 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3
ARTD 332 - Digital Illustration Credits: 3
ARTD 381 - Interactive Web Design Credits: 3
ARTP 221 - Introduction to Digital Photo Imaging Credits: 3

Art Major, Upper-level Art History Electives (6 hours)

Choose 2 of the following classes:

ARTH 378 - History of Graphic Design Credits: 3
ARTH 323 - Ancient Greek Art Credits: 3
ARTH 327 - Medieval Art Credits: 3
ARTH 335 - Asian Art Credits: 3
ARTH 343 - Renaissance Art Credits: 3
ARTH 344 - Baroque Art Credits: 3
ARTH 353 - 19th Century Art Credits: 3
ARTH 354 - 20th Century Art Credits: 3
ARTH 355 - Contemporary Art Credits: 3
ARTH 359 - Special Studies in Art History Credits: 1-3 (take as 3 credits)
ARTH 390 - Select Topics in Art History Credits: 3
ARTH 490 - Special Problems in Art History Credits: 3

Illustration Concentration, Required Courses (18 hours)

ART 106 - Drawing and Composition Credits: 3
ART 205 - Figure Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTD 232 - Typography Credits: 3
ARTD 331 - Illustration Techniques Credits: 3
ARTD 431 - Narrative Illustration Credits: 3
ARTD 494 - Senior Design Seminar Credits: 3