Successful illustrators are masters at drawing and painting. They exemplify the phrase, "A picture is worth a thousand words," by communicating through images what words alone cannot.
RMCAD offers the only illustration program of this caliber outside the hectic environments of the East and West coasts. Our free-spirited and supportive culture provides an ideal incubator for your creative abilities.
Program subject highlights include:
technique
visual perception
conceptual problem solving
materials exploration
computer software
human + animal anatomy
figure drawing
developing your portfolio
You'll also have the opportunity to choose an emphasis in the rapidly expanding market of Children's Book Illustration. Through four specially-tailored courses, you'll learn to create children's books from start to finish including story-boarding, writing, and character development.
You will graduate with a world class portfolio of work and a network of personal and professional contacts. Plus the ability to portray virtually any concept as a compelling image.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration - Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design