<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design's (RMCAD) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration (Online) program is designed to include general liberal arts topics, such as humanities and mathematics, as well as specialized drawing and visual art subjects. Subjects in the major area could include perspective and computer illustration. Students may have the option to participate in internships and complete electives, depending on their interest and availability. To graduate from this program, students must complete all coursework and submit a portfolio for review and presentation. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before a student applies to this RMCAD program, he or she should have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This program requires students to complete at least 123 credits. These credit hours may be earned through core courses in liberal arts, illustration courses, electives and final projects. </p> <p><u>Liberal Arts Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>AH 2060</td><td> History of American Illustration</td></tr> <tr><td>ASAD 1000</td><td> Academic Strategies for Artists + Designers</td></tr> <tr><td>CCT 1020 </td><td>Composition I + Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>CCT 1030 </td><td>Composition II</td></tr> <tr><td>HU 2010</td><td>Humanities Seminar I</td></tr> <tr><td>HU 2050</td><td>Humanities Seminar II</td></tr> <tr><td>Select 1 of the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>HU 4015 </td><td> History and Theory of the Body</td></tr> <tr><td>HU 4020 </td><td> Theatre Studies</td></tr> <tr><td>HU 4025 </td><td> A Moral History of the Past Century</td></tr> <tr><td>HU 4035 </td><td> The Cultural Politics of Consumption</td></tr> <tr><td>Select 4 of the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>AH 1010</td><td>Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval</td></tr> <tr><td>AH 1020</td><td>Art + Design History II: Renaissance to Contemporary</td></tr> <tr><td>AH 2010</td><td>History of Art + Design in the Northwestern World</td></tr> <tr><td>AH 3010</td><td>Advanced Studies in the History of Art + Design + discipline-specific courses by major</td></tr> <tr><td>Select 1 of the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MA 1010 </td><td> Animation Physics</td></tr> <tr><td>MA 1205 </td><td> College Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>MA 1215 </td><td> Applied Mathematics</td></tr> <tr><td>MA 1220 </td><td> Financial Principles + Practices</td></tr> <tr><td>Select 1 of the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>NS 2020 </td><td> Earth Sciences</td></tr> <tr><td>NS 2030 </td><td> Biology</td></tr> <tr><td>NS 2040</td><td> Environmental Studies</td></tr> <tr><td>NS 3050 </td><td> Human Ecology</td></tr> <tr><td>Select 2 SBS courses<br />or<br />Select 1 SBS + 1 SLC</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>SBS 2010</td><td>Anthopology</td></tr> <tr><td>SBS 2020</td><td>Social Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>SBS 3020</td><td> American Political Landscapes</td></tr> <tr><td>SBS 3050</td><td>Biological Anthropology</td></tr> <tr><td>SLC 3030</td><td>Studies in World Religions</td></tr> <tr><td>SLC 3040</td><td>Studies in Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>SLC 3050</td><td>Studies in Culture</td></tr> <tr><td>SLC 3060</td><td>Creative Writing</td></tr> </table><p><u>Foundation Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>FD 1010</td><td> Digital Image Making</td></tr> <tr><td>FD 1115</td><td> Visual Design I</td></tr> <tr><td>FD 1275</td><td> Drawing I</td></tr> <tr><td>FD 1370</td><td> Life Drawing I</td></tr> <tr><td>FD 1380</td><td> Life Drawing II</td></tr> <tr><td>FD 1510</td><td> Perspective</td></tr> <tr><td>FD 2120</td><td> Visual Design II</td></tr> </table><p><u>Illustration Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>IL 1020</td><td> Mastering the Pencil</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 2440</td><td> Typography for Illustration</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 2520</td><td> Illustration Media</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 2550</td><td> Life Drawing III: Human Anatomy</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 2560</td><td> Still Life Painting</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 2570</td><td> Basic Illustration</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 2650</td><td> Life Painting I</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 3000</td><td> Illustration Junior Portfolio Review</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 3250</td><td> Life Painting II</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 3580</td><td> Landscape Painting</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 3590</td><td> Conceptual Illustration</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 3610</td><td> Life Drawing IV</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 3660</td><td> Illustrating Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 4450</td><td> Illustration Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 4530</td><td> Directed Themes in Illustration</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 4550</td><td> Computer Illustration I</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 4551</td><td> Computer Illustration II</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 4990</td><td> Illustration Graduation Portfolio</td></tr> </table><p><u>Studio Elective Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>The following are recommended:</td><th /></tr> <tr><td>IL 2840</td><td> Animal Anatomy + Drawing</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 3310</td><td> Artists' Books as Visual Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>IL3600</td><td> Illustration Internship</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 3650</td><td> Children's Book Illustration I</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 3655</td><td> Character Design</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 4650</td><td> Children's Book Illustration II</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon graduating from this online program, students may use their portfolio and skills to seek employment in many artistic areas. Opportunities may be available with publishers, architects, schools and more. These positions could be entry-level or could require further responsibilities. </p> <p>Possible job options include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Magazine or Newspaper Illustrator </li><li>Instructional Illustrator </li><li>Storyboard Illustrator </li><li>Architectural or Interiors Illustrator </li><li>Book or Children's Book Illustrator </li><li>Freelance Illustrator </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Students wishing to improve their artistic knowledge and abilities, may choose to pursue a higher-level degree. An advanced degree, such as a master's degree, may allow students to examine a particular area of art, such as studio or communication arts, or expand a student's understanding of art as a whole. </p> <p>Master's degrees include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Fine Arts in Illustration </li><li>Master of Fine Arts in Visual Communications </li><li>Master of Art in Children's Literature </li><li>Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art </li><li>Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts</li></ul>