Coordinator: Rich Hilliard
Email: hilliard@jmu.edu
Phone: (540) 568-6367
Illustration Minor Website
Program Description
The minor in illustration offers students the opportunity to learn how to effectively use both traditional and digital media. The student will learn to create illustrations that clearly communicate messages, narratives and technical information. The minor in illustration is designed to broaden students' understanding of the value and role of illustration in art, design and professional practice.
Students enrolled in any major within the School of Art, Design and Art History may minor in illustration.
Admission Requirements
All students interested in minoring must first complete FDS 102, FDS 104 and FDS 108. Once these courses are complete, the student can apply for the illustration minor with portfolio submission.
Admission is limited and competitive based on an applicant's portfolio consisting of work completed in FDS 102, FDS 104 and FDS 108 with a minimum grade of "B" earned in all three classes.
SADAH Computer Requirements for Illustration Minor
SADAH's programs require all students to have a laptop computer equipped with and capable of running any necessary software. SADAH considers a laptop an essential tool for total participation in classes and content.
SADAH faculty determine the hardware and software requirements annually to ensure students purchase the most up-to-date technology conducive to participating in the curriculum.
For all hardware and software requirements, please see the department's website.
Minor Requirements
Students may double count nine credits between their major and the minor.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| GRPH 200 | Image Making | 3 |
| ART 210 | Figure Drawing | 3 |
| ART/GRPH 300 | Illustration | 3 |
| ART/GRPH 310 | Graphic Illustration | 3 |
| ART/GRPH 400 | Topics in Illustration | 3 |
| 15 |
| 3 |
| Digital Media Design I | |
| Introductory Book Arts: Materials and Structures | |
| Printmaking: Screenprint | |
| 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
