Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Illustration
Area of study
Arts
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
New England College's BFA in Illustration program empowers students to become skilled storytellers through drawing, concept development, and problem-solving. Led by renowned illustrators, the program offers a diverse curriculum, industry connections, and hands-on experience, preparing graduates for careers in illustration, concept art, and related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
New England College's BFA in Illustration
program prepares students to tell stories through their drawings, develop powerful concepts, and solve creative problems.
Key objectives:
- Strengthen storytelling skills while developing a unique artistic style.
- Learn from working artists and nationally recognized illustrators.
- Gain experience solving creative problems.
Program description:
- Students get critiqued by prominent figures in the industry through the Visiting Artists series.
- Enjoy the support of a close-knit community of dedicated teachers and passionate students.
- Learn from a diverse group of successful working artists and nationally recognized illustrators.
- Gain experience with a wide range of approaches, applications, and mediums.
Program duration:
- Full-time students typically graduate in four years.
- Transfer students may be able to graduate in less time.
Outline:
Course requirements:
- Art Core (44+ credits)
- Illustration Concentration (28 credits)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum (35 credits)
- Electives (13 credits)
Illustration Concentration course examples:
- Introduction to Illustration
- Narrative Figure
- Digital Illustration I & II
- Advanced Illustration
- Illustration Series
- Concept Art
- Children's Book Illustration
- Graphic Novel Illustration
- Community Studio
- Business of Illustration
Program structure:
- Explores mediums, styles, and digital tools to develop individual voices.
- Incorporates an internship or apprenticeship for hands-on experience.
- Culminates in a senior exhibition and portfolio building.
Faculty:
- Ryan O'Rourke: Associate Professor, Illustration. Expertise in children's books, editorials, advertising, institutional, and murals. Awarded by Society of Illustrators, SILA, 3×3 Magazine, Children’s Book Council, and International Reading Association.
- Rich Pellegrino: Assistant Professor, Illustration. Award-winning illustrator with clients such as NFL, Microsoft Xbox, AMC Breaking Bad, Wes Anderson, WWE, Valiant Comics, BOOM Studios Comics, Rovio (Angry Birds), Blue Moon Brewing Co., Planet Rock Magazine. Awarded by Society of Illustrators West 56, Spectrum 22, 24, and 26, Richmond Illustrators Club 2012, and CMYK 37.
Careers:
Potential career paths:
- Illustrators
- Concept artists
- Digital artists
- Storyboard artists
- Graphic designers
- Product designers
- User experience (UX) designers
- Art educators
Opportunities and outcomes:
- Many graduates pursue careers as professional illustrators.
- The visual training can also lead to opportunities in product design, user experience (UX) design, and art education.
- Average salaries in related fields include:
- Illustrator: $54,560
- Fine Artist: $53,140
- Graphic Designer: $50,280
Other:
Recognition and Rankings:
- NEC Ranked Top Online College in New Hampshire
- NEC Ranked Top Online Degree Program
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