What is Illustrative Design? Our program in Illustrative Design requires an illustrative approach to solving design problems, whether it be logo design, motion graphics, data visualization, etc. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustrative Design provides students with a hybrid degree combining curriculum from both Graphic Design and Illustration. Students learn core technical skills in Illustration and apply those skills to projects found in Graphic Design. RMCAD’s Illustrative Design Program will help provide you with the technical, aesthetic, critical, and practical skills necessary for career success.
Solve Communication + Design Problems
Typography + Layout Design
Identity Design/Design Systems
Media + Digital Skills
Industry Based Software
Portfolio Development
On-Campus BFA Degree Requirements
The BFA in Illustrative Design program aims to increase and combine intellectual, artistic and design thinking, planning, and practice to best prepare students for dynamic business environments.
* RMCAD offers classes year-round in both on-campus and online delivery formats. At RMCAD, we believe that online learning is an important part of the overall college learning experience. To provide students multiple scheduling options, diverse learning modalities, and experience in the virtual environment, all on-campus students are required to take part in online education.
The Illustrative Design program offers course curriculum to enhance your specific needs. Our courses offer small class sizes for an enhanced learning experience and personalized attention from skilled instructors.
Are you ready to become a design problem solver? At RMCAD, we help prepare our alumni to take on the world of art and design. With an Illustrative Design Degree in hand, graduates are equipped to launch their career in a variety of design fields, including:
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As an Illustrative Design student, you’ll refine your skills as an illustrator and apply them in graphic design. You’ll receive hands-on training that prepares you for the real world of professional design. You will learn the technology, tools, and skills as they relate to art and design including the ability to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively and responsibly use technology, tools, and skills for sustainable practice
The Illustrative Design program incorporates a focus on the development of cultural, communication and design competencies, professional practice, and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in the profession. At RMCAD, we aim to increase and combine intellectual, artistic and design thinking, planning, and practice to best prepare students for dynamic business environments.
Do you want to learn more about Illustrative Design? Hit us up! We’ll share with you how combining the fields of Illustration and Graphic Design into one hybrid program can help expand your passion for art and design.
Student Work
Class of 2003 / Fine Arts, Illustration, Illustrative Design
RMCAD was really influential for me, the teachers I had were extremely impactful and I still keep in touch with them. I think a smaller school like RMCAD can be really beneficial in terms of making connections and keeping those connections.
Watch Video >Class of 1988 / Graphic Design, Illustrative 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, Illustrative 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, Illustrative 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, Illustrative Design
I wanted to immerse myself in an environment that would teach me, and that was what RMCAD was offering.
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