Illustration & Animation
The Illustration & Animation program prepares students to develop and refine methodologies in image making while acquiring an effective use of visual language, and problem solving skills. These qualities prepare them for a variety of existing and emerging professional practices.
Technical skills and techniques, as well as a refined understanding of composition, color and value are developed through the introduction and exploration of traditional and contemporary media. Conceptual problem solving methodologies address theoretical and formal visual challenges that allow students to develop their own visual voice.
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Sample of Related Skills
- Develop and refine methodologies in image making while acquiring an effective use of visual language, and problem solving skills
- Understand technologies utilized in the creation, dissemination, documentation, and preservation of works of art
- Understand composition, color and value are developed through the introduction and exploration of traditional and contemporary media
- Apply knowledge of the principles of visual organization to conduct formal analysis of artworks
- Integrate skills in studio practice, theory, analysis, media and technology to address a variety of art problems, independently and in collaboration with others
- Demonstrate through public exhibition the capability to produce work that embodies a coherent set of artistic and intellectual goals
Popular Career Paths
Fashion Design: Involves creating apparel and accessories for a company or as an independent designer
Film/Computer Animation: The ability to design visually pleasing animations for a range of mediums
Freelance: Entails utilizing one’s network and resources to contract with individuals, companies, or organizations to complete project-based assignments
Marketing: The ability to analyze behavior and market trends to develop strategies to increase consumer sales and awareness of a brand
Medical and Technical Illustration: Involves the visual translation of complex technical information to support education, medical and life science research, patient care, and more
Jobs to Consider
- Advertising Illustrator
- Art gallery manager
- Book illustrator
- Comic Illustrator
- Concept Artist
- Court Room Illustrator
- Editorial Illustrator
- Fashion Designer
- Film and Video Editor
- Fine Artist
- Graphic Designer
- Illustration Agent or Representative
- Medical or Technical Illustrator
- Motion Graphic Designer
- Multimedia Animator
- Multimedia Artist
- Surface Designer
- Toy/Game Designer
Places to Seek Employment
- Art Museums
- Design Firms
- Fashion Companies
- Film Companies
- Large Corporations
- Law Enforcement
- Magazine and Newspaper Companies
- Publishing Companies
- Universities and Colleges
- Marketing Departments
Job and Internship Search Resources
- Americans for the ARTS - job bank with careers in the arts
- Creative Hotlist - online search engine geared towards career development in the art fields
- Coroflot - online resource for the "creative world at work" featuring job listings board, portfolio advice, groups, and general career advice
- National Art Education Association - premier electronic recruitment resource for the profession, includes job listings
- theCreativeloft - job listings for individuals in creative industries