Draw your future into reality. Illustration allows you to create emotions that will last a lifetime. Being an illustrator is like being a magician; only instead of a wand, you use a pencil to make magic!
Visual Perception
Conceptual Problem Solving
Computer Software
Human + Animal Anatomy
Materials Exploration
Portfolio Development
On-campus BFA Degree Requirements
At RMCAD, we believe in a balanced approach to the curriculum for the Illustration Program. Our students receive instruction in the technical, conceptual, and business aspects of illustration with the goal of striking the perfect balance of coursework to help students develop a strong and diverse skill set.
To make sure all students seeking RMCAD’s Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration receive the highest quality education possible, we incorporate cutting edge software, personal one-on-one instruction, small class sizes, and collaboration with seasoned professional illustrators.
RMCAD Illustration graduates are launching exciting careers all over the map and there are no limits when you draw your own future! When you have a RMCAD Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration, you can work in the following areas:
As an Illustration Program student, you’ll learn key components of illustration like drawing and painting. With smaller class sizes that allow for more personalized instruction from practicing industry professionals, you’ll master these foundational skills while developing the conceptual, technical, and business skills necessary to become a successful illustrator.
You’ll graduate confident in the expertise you’ve acquired and the ability to create unique and inspiring illustrations across many spectrums.
RMCAD's team of Illustration instructors are dedicated to the success of our students and are there to provide critical support throughout your illustration education.
Our Illustration events are drawing a crowd. Come check it out!
Student Work
Class of 2017 / Photography
“RMCAD did the biggest thing for me that every artist needs to experience—it checked my ego…you’re always going to learn, and someone always has something to teach you.”
Watch Video >Class of 2015 / Photography
My message is to be a humanitarian, to pull our moral imagination back to center.
Watch Video >Class of 2006 / Interior Design
A lot of my technical experience is 100% Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design.
Watch Video >Class of 2002 / Interior Design
Rocky Mountain was one of the first colleges I looked at – loved the program, loved the area, and I never looked back.
Watch Video >Class of 2003 / Illustration
There is a lot I learned at RMCAD that I use in my career every day.
Watch Video >Class of 2010 / Illustration
RMCAD was great because it gives you a guideline for how to work in teams. How to create artwork for someone else, not just yourself.
Watch Video >Class of 1988 / Graphic Design
You can come back here and know they’re going to have the curriculum and programs you need to succeed.
Watch Video >Class of 2003 / Graphic Design
I think often of my foundation work at RMCAD. Some of those lessons stay with me today.
Watch Video >Class of 2012 / Graphic Design
It [RMCAD] taught me a lot about being a designer and being a better thinker – being more well-rounded.
Watch Video >Class of 2012 / Graphic Design
I wanted to immerse myself in an environment that would teach me, and that was what RMCAD was offering.
Watch Video >Class of 2016 / Game Art
I wanted to be a part of the pre-production that goes into game making-things like the animation and the concept work and all of the actual game building. That’s why I chose RMCAD, because it was really the only school that taught the art side of the game art program.
Class of 2016 / Fine Arts
That moment was when everybody started to understand my work without me having to say anything, that was a moment where I started to feel like I was connecting with something.
Class of 2017 / Art Education
I think what’s really rewarding about teaching is when you finally see a person’s face light up.
Class of 2004 / Animation
What’s really nice about the RMCAD community is that it is a community. We’re all good friends and we keep in contact. A lot of the people that I was here with are working in the industry, so that says how important those relationships are.
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