48 monthsProgramme duration
44,532 USDTuition Fee/year
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BFA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Prepare for a dynamic career in visual storytelling with the 126-credit Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration and Emerging Media in the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. This STEM-certified undergraduate major is designed to nurture the synergy between traditional artistic skills and contemporary digital technologies. The program explores how timeless illustration practices meet the cutting edge of digital and multimedia mediums.
Why study illustration and emerging media at Tyler?
- Specialized curriculum: The program’s curriculum offers a blend of foundational drawing skills and the exploration of new media, including digital illustration, animation, interactive media, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). This focus on illustration through the lens of technology makes the program unique, with iterative studio practices guided by critical thinking and reflection. Learn more about the Illustration and Emerging Media Major curriculum.
- Learning outcomes: Students will gain skills and experiences directly applicable to their future careers. The program’s learning outcomes address artistic identity and vision, proficiency in diverse analog and digital illustration techniques and mediums, narrative creativity and conceptual strength, knowledge of trade practices, intellectual property and contracts, and social engagement and responsibility.
- Faculty mentorships and real-world opportunities: At Tyler, students benefit from small classes and personal mentorship, within the vibrant arts and culture scene of Philadelphia.
- State-of-the-art facilities: Students have access to the extensive facilities and resources of Temple University, a leading public research university. Our program emphasizes the importance of image-making, with significant studio time dedicated to honing illustration skills, supported by coursework in design and illustration theories and histories. Tyler’s Digital Fabrication Studio gives students access to many tools including laser cutting, 3d printing, vinyl cutting, embroidery and specialized digital output.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BFA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Prepare for a dynamic career in visual storytelling with the 126-credit Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration and Emerging Media in the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. This STEM-certified undergraduate major is designed to nurture the synergy between traditional artistic skills and contemporary digital technologies. The program explores how timeless illustration practices meet the cutting edge of digital and multimedia mediums.
Why study illustration and emerging media at Tyler?
- Specialized curriculum: The program’s curriculum offers a blend of foundational drawing skills and the exploration of new media, including digital illustration, animation, interactive media, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). This focus on illustration through the lens of technology makes the program unique, with iterative studio practices guided by critical thinking and reflection. Learn more about the Illustration and Emerging Media Major curriculum.
- Learning outcomes: Students will gain skills and experiences directly applicable to their future careers. The program’s learning outcomes address artistic identity and vision, proficiency in diverse analog and digital illustration techniques and mediums, narrative creativity and conceptual strength, knowledge of trade practices, intellectual property and contracts, and social engagement and responsibility.
- Faculty mentorships and real-world opportunities: At Tyler, students benefit from small classes and personal mentorship, within the vibrant arts and culture scene of Philadelphia.
- State-of-the-art facilities: Students have access to the extensive facilities and resources of Temple University, a leading public research university. Our program emphasizes the importance of image-making, with significant studio time dedicated to honing illustration skills, supported by coursework in design and illustration theories and histories. Tyler’s Digital Fabrication Studio gives students access to many tools including laser cutting, 3d printing, vinyl cutting, embroidery and specialized digital output.
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