Online Illustration Degree
Online Bachelor of Fine Arts
Draw Your Future Into Reality
Illustrate your creative side. Creating an artistic vision with illustration is a powerful tool in the hands of a skilled illustrator. Whether created by pencil, brush, or stylus, it is the illustrator who decides what that vision is with each line, stroke by stroke.
Illustration Degree Online Program Overview
As a student in the Illustration Online Degree Program, you will study the technical aspects of illustration, as well as the business practices that allow you to be successful in the industry. You’ll be taught by experienced online faculty who are also working professionals in the field of illustration. They’ll help you define your artistic style and establish yourself as an illustrator. From character design to theories of color and space, and digital painting techniques, this comprehensive program will help you develop as an artist and a professional to thrive in a variety of work environments.
When you graduate, you’ll have the skills and confidence that allow you to deliver your artistic message across all barriers and cultures.
Online Illustration Program Highlights
Innovative Storytelling
Traditional + New Media
Drawing Mastery
Composition Theory
Self Promotion
Portfolio Development
Liberal Arts
The Liberal Arts curriculum is an exciting part of every student’s academic and creative journey at RMCAD. These courses provide the opportunity for students to engage with complex questions and ideas to develop critical thinking skills, a global consciousness, and awareness of art historical foundations that are essential for their intellectual, creative, and personal growth.
Global Consciousness
Critical Awareness
Information Literacy
Online Illustration Degree Requirements
The virtual learning setting is perfect for self-motivated individuals who thrive in an independent learning environment. For students in RMCAD’s degree in illustration online program, the curriculum is structured to ensure students receive exceptional online instruction in the technical, conceptual, and business aspects of illustration to build a unique portfolio that demonstrates a strong and diverse skill set.
Tech + Tools
Students seeking RMCAD’s Bachelors Degree in the Online Illustration Program can expect:
- Consistent interaction and communication with faculty
- Access to industry standard software
- Personal one-on-one online instruction
Our students understand that regardless of whether they attend an on-campus program, or are in an online degree-seeking program, they’ll receive the kind of academic and personal support that sets up their future for success!
Illustration Careers
RMCAD Illustration graduates are launching exciting careers. When you have a RMCAD Online Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration, you have the opportunity to pursue the following creative paths.
Potential Career Paths
- Editorial Illustration
- Children's Book Illustration
- Concept Art for Games + Animation
- Comic Books + Graphic Novels
- Technical + Medical Illustration
- Product Design + Licensing
- Freelance Commissions
WHY WAIT? APPLY NOW
Student Work + Success
Red Shoe Awards
Every year, the RMCAD Illustration Department hosts this juried competition. The title Red Shoe Awards is a tribute to the department’s Red Shoe Guild. Student work is exhibited and judged by a panel of experts.
Stories @ RMCAD
The Business of Freelancing: A Guide for Aspiring Illustrators
There are numerous paths to success as an illustrator. From publishing companies to marketing firms, many organizations are eager to work with today’s most creative and talented professionals. Often, however, illustrators crave more autonomy than
Creating Compelling Characters: A Workshop for Illustrators
The character creation process is surprisingly complex, with illustrators needing to leverage the leading techniques as well as technological and traditional tools to bring their characters to life. From drawing facial expressions to costume design for characters, there is a
Illustration in Motion: Exploring Animated Illustrations
Looking to bring your creativity to life with a career in animation or illustration? Why not both? You might consider learning animated illustration as a means of diversifying your skill set. Today, animated illustrations are used in
Illustration Faculty
RMCAD’s Online Illustration Program staff is invested in your future and to helping you achieve your personal goals as an artist. You’ll get a quality online education with the support of our experienced team by your side ready to collaborate!
Illustration Events
Ready to color outside the lines? Check out the latest happenings in the world of Illustration at our next event!
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