Illustration Concentration

Program Overview

This Illustration concentration requires a minimum of 27 units in ART and ARTH coursework, including foundation courses and specialized courses in illustration. Applicants must submit a portfolio of original work for screening, and meet a GPA requirement. The program prepares students for careers in illustration, with a focus on developing their design, technique, concept, and originality.

Program Outline

Assessment:

• Portfolio Review: A faculty committee will score portfolios based on design, technique, concept, and originality.

Other:

• Illustration Concentration Requirements:
• A minimum GPA of 2.67 in ART and ARTH courses in the major.
• At least 27 units completed in the major (ART and ARTH coursework) to include, but not be limited to the following courses:
• ART 101, 103, 104, 211, 212, and ARTH 221, 222 OR the foundations courses required under your original catalog.
• ART 217 and 229 or equivalent transferred courses.
• Illustration Application Requirements:
• Completed application form.
• A portfolio consisting of 10-15 original pieces submitted on a USB thumbdrive or CD of work completed in required courses.
All images must be in JPG or PDF. The work must be documented in a professional and legible manner with adequate lighting. Students can include personal work.
• Illustration Screening Process:
• Screening takes place twice a year during finals week of the spring and fall semesters.
• An Illustration screening application form will be sent out by email before screening.
• The unofficial transcript is to be submitted with the application form.
• The Illustration portfolio must be submitted on a USB thumb drive or CD and secured in a resealable envelope labeled with the student's name.
Files must be labeled appropriately and with relevant information, including the student's name or TUID on a USB thumb drive or CD.
• Students will be notified of the committee’s decision by email after the Illustration screening selection committee meeting is held.
• Students not accepted may reapply one more time.