Art Degrees Online

Illustration is the melting pot of the visual arts. In the last 20 years, the lines between illustration, graphic design, and fine art have blurred significantly. New media, expanded applications, and a more sophisticated popular culture make this a very exciting field.

Students majoring in illustration at AAC have many opportunities to incorporate design, digital media, painting, print media, drawing, 3-D arts, and/ or photography, creating a body of work that reflects their personal vision. AAC’s program requires a rigorous studio thesis and professional-practice experience both inside and outside the classroom. Students who graduate with a major in illustration can compete for work in such industries as book and magazine publishing, video games, packaging, corporate branding, retail merchandising, motion graphics, advertising, social advocacy, and entertainment.

It’s the kind of conversation that can only take place in a school as intimate as AAC. Our classes are small and our faculty is engaged. We create a community of artists who practice together and learn from one another. AAC’s unique curriculum will invite you—and challenge you—to take risks and broaden your vision.

You won’t just make art; you’ll make discoveries. And you’ll make the connections—with other artists, gallery owners, potential employers—that can jump-start your career.
For undergraduate admissions, click here.
For graduate admissions, click here.
To contact the Admission Office, call (513) 562-8740. Admissions is located in Room S268.