Students minoring in Illustration develop visual communication, storytelling and image making skills in a variety of wet, dry and digital media. Responding to specific briefs, prompts and audiences, their work can take the form of editorial illustration, comics, children’s books, murals, concept art, animations, design, creative direction, exhibitions, and more.
Eligibility
Open to all BFA majors, except Illustration. Students must be on track in their major and in good academic standing, with fewer than 6 credits behind and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Requirements
15 credits of Illustration courses (5 studio courses or 4 studio courses + 1 Liberal Arts and Sciences course) Students select courses based on guidance from the Director of Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor Area Heads and Academic Advisors and must follow prerequisites when applicable. For the full list of courses that will count for this minor, along with recommended courses to take first, see the Minors Course Lists on the Registration page of the Dashboard (my.otis.edu). Students are advised to take minor classes in place of studio electives (or in place of one Liberal Arts and Sciences elective), or for majors without electives by taking one extra class in each of 5 semesters spread out between sophomore and senior year.
Course Descriptions are listed in the Illustration and Liberal Arts and Sciences sections of the Course Catalog.
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
For more info about the Illustration Minor contact Minor Area Head, Allen Brewer