Art Studio Major

Illustration Track

Degree Requirements

There are two options within the Illustration track. Students in the Traditional Media option utilize a range of classical art skills. Students in the Digital Media option become familiar with computer software to produce digital imagery.

Art majors in both options of the illustration track complete 69 units, including 36 units in foundations courses, 21 units in required courses and 12 units in electives.

First Level Foundations (18 units)
ART 103 Design I (3)
ART 104 Design II (3)
ART 111 Drawing I (3)
ART 211 Drawing II (3)
ARTH 221 Survey of Western Art I (3)
ARTH 222 Survey of Western Art II (3)

Second Level Foundations (18 units)
ART 205 The Human Figure (3)
ART 217 Introduction to Computer Media (3)
ART 229 Painting I (3)
ART 236 Painting II (3)
ARTH 324 Modern Art II (or approved substitute) (3)

Choose one
ART 241 Sculpture I (3)
ART 2xx/3xx Any 2-300 level Crafts course (3)

Required Courses (21 units)
ARTH 327 History of Modern Design (or approved substitute) (3)
ART 317 Graphic Design I (3)
ART 373 Illustration Principles for Designers and Illustrators (3)
ART 402 Life Drawing and Anatomy I (3)
ART 473 Illustration Concepts for Designers and Illustrators (3)
ART 474 Advanced Illustration (3)
ART 497 Senior Project (3)

Traditional Media Option Electives (12 units)
Choose four
ART 372 Advanced Drawing (3)
ART xxx Any Printmaking Course (3)
ART 336 Painting III (3)
ART 436 Painting IV (3)
ART 331 Watercolor I (3)
ART 431 Watercolor II (3)
ARTED 464 Author/Illustrator (3)

Digital Option Electives (12 units)
Choose four
ART 321 Digital Design I (3)
ART 360 Digital Art I (3)
ART 460 Digital Art II (3)
ART 462 Digital Art III (3)
ART 361 3-D Modeling (3)
ART 359 Digital Photo I (3)
ART 365 Design for WWW (3)

Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education
Center for the Arts, Room 3103 (map)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2808
Fax: 410-704-2810
E-mail: artdepartment@towson.edu