{"id":4688,"date":"2025-09-05T16:33:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T20:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=4688"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:16:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T20:16:40","slug":"bfa-illustration","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bfa-illustration\/","title":{"rendered":"Illustration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Illustration<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=bfa\">BFA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/021924_36812_Illustration-BFA-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/021924_36812_Illustration-BFA-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration student painting on a digital screen\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Bring your imagination to life\u2014one drawing at a time! If you&#8217;ve always seen the world differently, the BFA in Illustration at ÌÇÐÄvlog will help you transform that artistic vision into a powerful career. Just outside New York City\u2014home to the world\u2019s top publishers, studios and design agencies\u2014you\u2019ll gain hands-on training, professional connection and a portfolio that stands out in any market.<\/p>\n<p>Our multidisciplinary curriculum prepares you to tell visual stories across a wide range of media\u2014from traditional pen and ink to digital painting and motion graphics. You&#8217;ll explore character design, concept art, worldbuilding, comics, children\u2019s books, editorial illustration, and more. You\u2019ll graduate with a final project, professional portfolio, internship experience, and a network of creative contacts in the industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=hybrid\">Hybrid<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cart\">College of the Arts<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Concentrations Offered<\/strong><br \/>General Concentration; Pre-production Design; Publishing; Interdisciplinary<\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Program Highlights<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<ul>\n<li>Courses in traditional and digital media: acrylic, watercolor, digital painting, vector drawing, and more<\/li>\n<li>Advanced coursework in editorial, graphic novels, visual development, motion, zines, and licensing<\/li>\n<li>Projects include character sheets, storyboards, animated walk cycles, and an entrepreneurial business model<\/li>\n<li>A mandatory creative internship<\/li>\n<li>Final-year exhibition and portfolio tailored to your career goals<\/li>\n<li>Award-winning faculty with deep industry experience and NYC connections<\/li>\n<li>Small class sizes for personalized mentorship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/021924_37068_Illustration-BFA-checkerboard.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/021924_37068_Illustration-BFA-checkerboard.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration student wearing a hoodie and glasses drawing on a digital screen\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Explore Concentrations<\/h2>\n<p>Bring your imagination to life with Montclair\u2019s Illustration program. From concept sketches to client-ready artwork, you\u2019ll learn to create dynamic characters and worlds for comics, games, animation or publishing. You\u2019ll be prepared for a career as an illustrator, art director or visual development artist in today\u2019s creative industries.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">General Concentration<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\nThe BFA in Illustration prepares skilled painters and drawers for careers in communication arts. Students develop expertise in visual storytelling, world-building and problem-solving while building professional networks. Graduates leave with advanced portfolios, industry-ready skills, and career paths in publishing, animation, gaming and multimedia design.\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/illustration-bfa\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Pre-production Design<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\nBest suited for students who want to study visual development for gaming, film, animation, advertising art, or motion graphics.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Publishing<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\nBest suited for students who want to study comics, graphic novels, children\u2019s books, magazine or editorial art.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Interdisciplinary<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\nBest suited for students who want a little bit of both tracks with the additional option to study caricature drawing and how to license your art for retail stores.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class='program-testimonial no-image'><div class='content-panel'>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The Illustration program at Montclair was integral to me getting my agent and book deal. The classes helped to build a strong portfolio and the professors gave me opportunities to put it in front of industry professionals.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Zach Rios<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band red no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Turn your sketches into a storytelling career<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button white full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-visual-arts\/\" class=\"name\">Visual Arts<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major, Minor<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/art-and-design\/\">Department of Art and Design<\/a><\/p>For more than five decades, the Department of Art and Design has educated artists and designers who interpret, impact and often shape the world as we experience it. Through exposure to all facets of the visual arts, you will develop a portfolio of work that will enable you to live and work as an artist, designer, historian, arts manager or educator.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-7296\">973-655-7296<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Calcia Hall, Suite 109<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~tufarorodric\">Program Coordinator: Christina Rodriguez-Unalt<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program coordinator can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:tufarorodric@montclair.edu\">tufarorodric@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014ÌÇÐÄvlog offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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