Illustration

Our program views all forms of illustration, from editorial to narrative, as opportunities for cultural inquiry. Courses are designed to allow for just that. Through hands-on studio work, theory courses, and special topics, you'll have the chance to explore diverse techniques, while learning how to critique, question, and imagine new ways of using illustration to engage with audiences.Our multidisciplinary and innovative curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded, nuanced understanding of illustration across histories and disciplines, including commercial, gallery-based, and traditional practices. Your courses will be taught by established artists who will share their technical and professional knowledge as illustrators and leaders in their field.Above all, you'll be given opportunities to cultivate your own approach to narration, interpretation, conceptualization, and visualization, and to understand how your practice relates to contemporary art culture. Throughout the program, you'll be encouraged to collaborate with your peers, innovate new possibilities in the professional field, and use illustration in community-mindful ways to solve challenges and communicate values.Both your conceptual and hands-on learning will be strengthened through classes, seminars, self-directed projects, exhibitions, and professional development. Upon graduating, you'll have produced a substantial body of work and developed a sophisticated understanding of its place within contemporary illustration practices.