Illustration: Publishing (B.A.)

Learn. Create. Master.

Illustrators use creativity, critical thinking, and artistic skill to solve some of today's most challenging commercial needs. In this major, you will develop core skills in drawing, painting, digital, and mixed media. 
 
To be considered for the program, you need to complete the courses for Art Fundamentals Cluster and Illustration Minor. You can then submit a portfolio demonstrating your skills, knowledge, and understanding of illustration. If you're not initially accepted into the program, you can complete the Illustration Concentration and apply a second time. 
 
When you're accepted into the program, you will declare your emphases. You'll get to work with faculty mentors so your education fits your future career.

> "BYU-I's Illustration program shaped who I am as an artist in the best way possible. I made lasting friends, learned a powerful work ethic, and was able to develop my work into something I am truly proud of because of my instructors and their guidance. I can safely say that entering into the program helped me get to where I am today and I will forever be grateful for it."

MELANIE P.,
BYU-I GRADUATE

## Highlighted Career Paths

Graduates with a degree in Illustration, with a Publishing emphasis, have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Here's just one of them. Explore more career options in I-Plan!

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Publishing Illustration

These illustrators work with publishing companies to create illustrations intended for 2D print. Examples of publishing work include children's books, book covers and interiors, magazines, posters, advertising, packaging illustration, medical or scientific illustration, educational content, and several forms of multimedia.

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## Getting Started in this degree

If you are interested in Publishing Illustration, start with one of the following major-specific courses

ART106 - Freshman Art Orientation Seminar

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ART107 - Design and Color

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ART110 - Drawing I

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ART130 - Introduction to Graphic Design

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4-Year Plan

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