Art, Illustration Concentration, B.F.A.

At UNC Charlotte, we believe that Art is vital. Vital to our students, our university, our communities, and our future. In the Department of Art & Art History, we celebrate the unique role that art and design play in historical and contemporary societies and foster globally informed engagement with visual culture. We are dedicated to effecting change through critical thinking, creative practice, and leadership in art education, art history, design, and studio art. Discover UNC Charlotte’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with seven concentrations: art education, digital media, illustration, painting, photography, print media and 3D Interdisciplinary Studies.

In the B.F.A. in Art with a concentration in Illustration, you’ll learn how to tell stories through powerful images. You can pursue one or both offered illustration tracks: visual development and narrative.  In the visual development track you will create imaginative worlds through environment and character design, preparing you for concept development in the fields of animation, games, and film. The narrative track explores visual storytelling through picture books, sequential art, and editorial illustration for the publishing and entertainment industry.  You’ll gain hands-on experience using both traditional and digital tools while building a strong portfolio that reflects your unique creative voice.