Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Otis College of Art and Design |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Illustrators develop a strong personal style in their images and use their image-making skills to support the communication needs of a variety of clients in multiple contexts. Contemporary illustration ranges in application from client-led publications and merchandise to self-directed projects and exhibitions. A faculty of working professionals guides majors through a curriculum that emphasizes strong concepts, technical proficiency, and the development of a unique style and voice. Visiting artists, conventions, field trips, and student exhibitions support a rich community for emerging illustrators. Recent clients include Nike, Hurley International, Chronicle Books, and LA Weekly. Careers/Positions: Advertising, Animation, Art Direction, Art Traffic Coordination, Book Design, Branding and Identity Design, Broadcast Design, Character Development, Children's Book Illustration, Copywriting, Collateral Design, Content Development, Creative/Design Direction, Editorial Illustration, Environmental Design, Interactive Media, Packaging Design, Photography, Print design, Print Production, Publication Design, Storyboarding, Signage + Wayfinding Design, Textile Design, Web Design, Exhibition Design.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Illustrators develop a strong personal style in their images and use their image-making skills to support the communication needs of a variety of clients in multiple contexts. Contemporary illustration ranges in application from client-led publications and merchandise to self-directed projects and exhibitions. A faculty of working professionals guides majors through a curriculum that emphasizes strong concepts, technical proficiency, and the development of a unique style and voice. Visiting artists, conventions, field trips, and student exhibitions support a rich community for emerging illustrators. Recent clients include Nike, Hurley International, Chronicle Books, and LA Weekly. Careers/Positions: Advertising, Animation, Art Direction, Art Traffic Coordination, Book Design, Branding and Identity Design, Broadcast Design, Character Development, Children's Book Illustration, Copywriting, Collateral Design, Content Development, Creative/Design Direction, Editorial Illustration, Environmental Design, Interactive Media, Packaging Design, Photography, Print design, Print Production, Publication Design, Storyboarding, Signage + Wayfinding Design, Textile Design, Web Design, Exhibition Design.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Other English Language Requirements accepted: Minimum TOEFL score of 550 on paper-based exam, 213 on computer-based exam; PTE Academic with a minimum score of 58 or above of English.

48 Months
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD

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