The Illustration MFA looks to the future of the field by focusing on critical perspectives, artistic voice and visual literacy in the public realm.

The program encourages experienced visual communicators to reflect on the illustrator’s role as an influential social actor—within the profession and in the world.

Students progress through the program by taking on increasingly complex projects oriented around critical issues in theory and practice, and they learn to turn illustration practice to the good of society and transformation of the field.

Required seminars and studios are supported by additional studies in art and design and elective courses across the college, allowing students opportunities for focused, personally meaningful study.