Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Key Information
Campus location
Cincinnati, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 35,404 / per year
Application deadline
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Introduction
Our trans-disciplinary curriculum is designed to prepare you for a future at the forefront of contemporary illustration.
Illustrators re-imagine our world
Illustrators are excited by the surprising unpredictability of contemporary imagery in our media-driven world. Learn the language of visual communication while engaging in relentless experimentation. Students encounter a range of challenges in areas that integrate animation, drawing, new media, printmaking, photography, painting, design, sound art, motion graphics, digital sculpture, and installation.
Through professional and personal experiences, you will be able to create a personal body of work that reflects your individual vision.
Program Outcome
As an illustrator you will:
- Create Illustrations that utilize combinations of foundational skills in design, type, color, and value.
- Refine observational drawing and painting skills.
- Create skillsets using various combinations of analog and digital media.
- Identify effective and ineffective compositional tools to communicate when making an image.
- Model the individual and collaborative studio work environment students will encounter post-graduation.
- Work on client-driven projects that mirror the ever-changing industry of illustration.
- Discuss how one’s own work and the work of peers meet the criteria of the assignments.
- Gain a working knowledge of contemporary illustrators and their work.
- Create work that is informed about current illustration industry norms.
Career Opportunities
Change the world with your Pen.
Many Art Academy illustration graduates have pursued careers as gaming designers, in-house and corporate illustrators, photographers, and full-time analog and digital designers. Graduates also thrive in entrepreneurial and freelance enterprises.
After your time at AAC, you’ll be ready to become a…
- Illustrator
- Animator
- Art Director
- Creative Director
- Graphic Designer
- Concept Artist
- Digital Designer
- Game Designer
- Photographer
- Packaging Designer
- Forensic Artist
- Storyboard Artist
- Comic Book Illustrator
- Medical Illustrator
- Entrepreneur
Facilities
English Language Requirements
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