Illustration Schools

Been doodling in the margins of your homework since as long as you can remember? It just might be time to get your degree in illustration! Students in illustration hone their drawing and painting skills and further develop their creativity. Courses can range from drawing and painting, to visual communications, with special emphasis placed on understanding various styles and techniques. Illustration students are encouraged to find their personal artistic style through experimenting with a variety of materials, including fine art techniques as well as digital media.

The possibilities are endless for trained illustrators: textile designers, children’s book illustrators, cartoonists, fine artists - students in illustration are encouraged to think creatively and originally. A simple doodle might turn into a cartoon empire, a series of greeting cards, or a magazine cover!

Like photographs, illustrations have the power to instantly convey feeling and intent. In the case of children’s books, especially, illustrations play a huge role in stimulating the imagination and bringing the characters to life. Students in illustration are encouraged to focus on a career-oriented field and develop a portfolio that demonstrates a high level of professional skill, as well as showcasing their unique talent and voice.

There are endless opportunities for future illustrators! For information on finding a school near you, please review our featured illustration programs.

Online Schools
AIU Online (American InterContinental University Online) - Visual Communication
Capella University - Graphics and Multimedia Specialization, Web Application Development Specialization, System Design and Programming Specialization, Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Online Learning
University of Phoenix - Information Technology/Visual Communications
Westwood College Online - Animation, Graphic Design and Multimedia, Visual Communications, Game Art and Design

Alabama
Virginia College (Birmingham , Huntsville ) - Visual Communications

Arizona
Collins College (Tempe ) - Visual Communications

California
American InterContinental University - Los Angeles (Los Angeles ) - Visual Communications
Platt College (Alhambra-Los Angeles , Newport Beach , Ontario ) - Visual Communications
Westwood College (Anaheim , Inland Empire-Upland , Long Beach , Los Angeles ) - Visual Communications

Colorado
Colorado Technical University (Colorado Springs , Denver ) - Visual Communications
Westwood College (Denver North , Denver South ) - Visual Communications

Connecticut

Florida
American InterContinental University - Fort Lauderdale (Westin-Fort Lauderdale ) - Visual Communications
Everest University (Tampa , North Orlando , South Orlando ) - Commercial Art

Georgia
American InterContinental University (Buckhead , Dunwoody ) - Visual Communications
Westwood College (Atlanta Midtown , Atlanta Northlake ) - Visual Communications

Illinois
The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumberg (Schaumberg ) - Visual Communications
Westwood College (Chicago DuPage , Chicago Loop , O'Hare-Chicago , River Oaks-Calumet City ) - Visual Communications

Michigan
International Academy of Design and Technology- Detroit (Troy-Detroit ) - Visual Communications

Minnesota
Brown College (Mendota Heights ) - Visual Communications

Missouri
Missouri College (St Louis ) - Visual Communications

Nebraska
Vatterott College (Omaha ) - Commercial Art

New Jersey

New York
NYU - School of Continuing and Professional Studies - New York (New York ) - Art

Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley College (Center Valley ) - Visual Communications

Rhode Island

Texas
American InterContinental University - Houston (Houston ) - Visual Communications
Remington College - Fort Worth (Fort Worth ) - Visual Communications

Wisconsin

Wyoming
CollegeAmerica (Cheyenne ) - Graphic Arts