Find the Right Fit

Do you need a degree in the Illustration field to succeed? If so, what level of education is recommended?

There are two types of illustration degrees at BYU-Idaho: Illustration: Publishing and Illustration: Entertainment Design. While they are similar, the two programs focus on different types of art and different mediums.

Illustration at BYU-Idaho has two emphases you can choose from: Publishing and Entertainment Design. Each emphasis has its own course selection and focuses on different art skills. The entertainment design emphasis focuses more on animation and digital illustration.

If you are thinking about diving into the world of UX/UI design, you might be wondering: What kind of job can I actually get after I learn this stuff?

Look around your room right now. The pattern on your favorite blanket, the abstract shapes on your phone case, and the floral motifs on your notebook didn’t just appear there. A surface pattern designer meticulously crafted them.

Using photography as a fine art means creating photographs that express ideas, emotions, and personal vision, rather than just documenting a moment.

Many incoming students are drawn to 2D art, but not everyone realizes how many forms this creative field includes. Two-dimensional art is artwork created on a flat surface, using height and width instead of depth—and this art form can take on many different appearances.

A Guide for Current and Prospective Art Students

If you enjoy graphic design and like helping others learn, you may be wondering which path is right for you: a traditional graphic design degree or a graphic design teaching degree.

One way to understand humanities is to take a look at music. Listening to music is something most people in our culture do.

Most people couldn’t tell you what the difference between Political Science and Public Policy is. People also define these topics differently, which makes understanding them even more difficult.

Public policy and administration is a widely applicable degree with many career opportunities in the community, business, and government. From working with families and human resources to working with lawmakers, you have the opportunity to plan your education however you see fit.