The Illustration Minor prepares students to enter a world where boundaries between artistic disciplines are constantly changing and art is activated in the service of multiple audiences, in diverse venues and across existing and emerging markets. This minor provides a curriculum emphasizing strong concepts, proficient skills, and civic mindedness to support the communication needs of a variety of contexts, including client-led publications, merchandise, and self-directed exhibitions. A balance of conceptual, historical, and technical instruction helps students locate their own style, voice, and conceptual foothold to meet the rich opportunities afforded by today’s shifting creative landscape. Illustration minors may participate in the Communication Arts Department's senior show on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Department Chair.
Eligibility
The Illustration minor is open to Digital Media and Fine Arts majors. Architecture/Landscape/Interiors, Fashion Design, Product Design and Toy Design majors are eligible on a case-by-case basis, with approval from their respective Department Chairs, andmay require course approvals and/or additional credits over 130 to complete.
Required Courses
| AHCS222 | History of Graphic Design, Illus. & Advt. Design | 3.0 |
| ILUS300 -or- | Communication Studio III | 3.0 |
| ILUS301 | Communication Studio IV | |
| COMD216 -or- | Drawing + Painting I | 3.0 |
| COMD217 | Drawing + Painting II | |
| ILUS310 | Drawing & Painting for Illustrators I | 2.0 |
| Illustration electives | 4.0 | |
| Total Credits | 15.0 |
Course Descriptions are listed in the Communication Arts and Liberal Arts and Sciences sections of the Course Catalog.
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For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2016-17 (class of 2020):
Illustration MInor Academic Plan 16-17
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2017-18 (class of 2021):
Illustration Minor Academic Plan 17-18
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2018-19 (class of 2022):
Illustration Minor Academic Plan 18-19
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2019-20 (class of 2023):
Illustration Minor Academic Plan 19-20
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirments, and the application process.