Illustration

Illustration

Illustrators bring ideas to life.

Illustration's unique ability to quickly convey information, concepts, and even emotions is why its practitioners a in demand across fields—including print media, education, entertainment, science, medicine, and beyond.

As an Illustration major at MICA, you will prepare for these opportunities by exploring various traditional and digital approaches, fostering technical proficiency as well as creative problem-solving and entrepreneurial thinking skills.

Alumni Stories

“MICA nurtured my talent and help me bring direction to my creative career.”

“In Shadra Strickland’s Advance Book Illustration class, I was encouraged to combine writing with my illustration to bring vivid stories to life. Later, these stories received positive feedback from many industry professionals and help me find my agency, Painted Words.” Avani Dwivedi ’18

The Greatest Zoom, by Zoë Sariano ’16

Alumni Stories

“I graduated from MICA with a foundation of how I approached my creative process and how to navigate the industry as a professional.”

“MICA not only opened my eyes to all the possibilities that exist within illustration, but equipped me to handle the opportunities I was granted post-graduation.” Taylor McManus ’17 ’18

illustration classroom critique
Inside the illustration studio
illustration classroom critique

Illustration critique

Credit

Justin Tsucalas

Inside the illustration studio

Illustration studio

Credit

Justin Tsucalas

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MICA’s innovative curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities and world-class faculty come together to support a single purpose: provide a no-holds-barred education and experience that will prepare you to be a creative leader in the 21st century. If you would like to receive more information, please click on the link below to fill out a form.

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