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Illustration Curriculum Faculty
Curriculum

Studio Requirements

Core Studio

Drawing 1
3 units
Visual Dynamics (2D, 3D & 4D)
9 units

Illustration Major Requirements

Illustration Studios 1–6
18 units
Illustration Tools A
3 units
Illustration Tools J
3 units
Selected Courses from Illustration Tools and/or Approved Fine Arts Electives
15 units
Studio Electives: Approved Drawing Electives
6 units

Additional Studio Requirements

Diversity Studies Studio
3 units
Interdisciplinary Studio
3 units
Studio Electives
12 units

75 total units

Humanities & Sciences Requirements

English 1: Language Dynamics
3 units
English 2: Literature and Writing
3 units
Introduction to the Arts: Antiquity to Early Modern
3 units
Introduction to the Modern Arts
3 units
Visual Studies Seminar (300 level)
3 units
Media History: History of Illustration
3 units
Visual Studies Elective
3 units
Science
3 units
Mathematics
3 units
Philosophy / Social Science
3 units
Foundation in Critical Studies
3 units
Cultural History
3 units
Methods Of Knowledge Seminar
3 units
Literature Seminar (304 level)
3 units
Diversity Studies Seminar
3 units
Humanities & Science Electives
6 units

51 total units

These are degree requirements for students matriculated in fall 2008 and spring 2009.

Current Courses

See the Course Schedule for current courses and descriptions.


Suggested Course Map

Use the Illustration Program's Requirements Sequence Chart for a suggested sequence of courses that applies to students matriculating in fall 2008 and spring 2009.