College of Arts and Humanities
Illustration Minor
Minor offered in On-campus and Blended formats.
*On-campus format may require some online classes for degree completion.
Develop Your Illustration Skills
Bring ideas to life through drawing, digital design, and visual storytelling with the Illustration minor at 51福利社. This 15 credit hour minor helps students build a strong foundation in traditional and digital illustration techniques while developing the creative problem-solving skills needed across a wide range of industries.
Through coursework in drawing, digital art, concept design, and Adobe Illustrator, you’ll strengthen your artistic abilities while creating portfolio-ready work that showcases your unique style. Whether you’re pursuing a degree in art, design, communications, game development, or another discipline, this minor complements your major with valuable visual communication skills.
Why Choose an Illustration Minor?
The Illustration minor is designed for students who want to expand their creative skill set without pursuing a full art degree. By combining foundational drawing instruction with digital tools and industry-recognized Adobe Illustrator certification, you’ll gain practical experience that can support careers in design, publishing, marketing, entertainment, education, and more.
Whether you’re creating concept art, branding materials, editorial illustrations, or digital content, this minor provides a versatile toolkit that can enhance nearly any profession.
What You’ll Learn
As an Illustration minor, you’ll develop skills in:
- Traditional drawing techniques, including line, form, value, and composition
- Digital illustration and image creation
- Concept development and visual storytelling
- Adobe Illustrator and professional design workflows
- Creating work suitable for inclusion in a professional portfolio
Required Courses
15 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- AAD 13000聽–聽Drawing I
- AAD 20400聽–聽Adobe Certification in Illustrator
- AAD 22600聽–聽Digital Art I
- AAD 32900聽–聽Concept Design
- AAD 33000聽–聽Drawing II
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Illustration minor is open to students from any major who want to develop illustration and digital design skills alongside their primary field of study.
Yes. Students complete coursework that prepares them to earn an Adobe Illustrator Certification while learning industry-standard digital illustration techniques.
Students develop skills in drawing, composition, digital art, visual storytelling, concept development, creative problem-solving, and professional illustration software.
An Illustration minor can complement careers in graphic design, marketing, publishing, game design, animation, communications, advertising, education, and other creative fields.
Shenika Harris, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Humanities