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Bachelor of Arts

Illustration: Entertainment Design (B.A.)

In the Illustration BA with an Entertainment Emphasis, students will be introduced to the entertainment industry field. They learn necessary skills and practices to develop a portfolio, network, and work towards employment after graduation.
Students work on their projects for class. The project in the image is a 3d figurine.
Illustrating and Animating Life’s Storyboard
Illustrators use creativity, critical thinking, and artistic skill to solve some of today’s most challenging commercial needs. In this major, you will develop core skills in drawing, painting, digital, and mixed media.

To be considered for the program, you need to complete the courses for Art Fundamentals Cluster and Illustration Minor. You can then submit a portfolio demonstrating your skills, knowledge, and understanding of illustration. If you're not initially accepted into the program, you can complete the Illustration Concentration and apply a second time.

When you’re accepted into the program, you will declare your emphases. You'll get to work with faculty mentors so your education fits your future career.
"BYU-I's Illustration program shaped who I am as an artist in the best way possible. I made lasting friends, learned a powerful work ethic, and was able to develop my work into something I am truly proud of because of my instructors and their guidance. I can safely say that entering into the program helped me get to where I am today and I will forever be grateful for it."
MELANIE P., BYU-I GRADUATE

Highlighted Career Paths

Graduates with a degree in Illustration, with an Entertainment Design emphasis, have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out one of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Studio Illustrator
Illustrators working in the entertainment industry often work for studios that create animations, video games, advertisements, and moving media. Examples of entertainment work include character design, environment design, storyboarding, animation, other forms of visual development, and special effects.

Getting Started in this degree

If you are interested in Entertainment Design, start with one of the following major-specific courses

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