School of Art Certificate in Book Illustration

The Certificate in Book Illustration at Minnesota State University Moorhead is an interdisciplinary set of courses designed to prepare you for illustrating, writing and publishing books. You will gain an understanding of the integration of visual images, content and layout of textual narratives. Develop illustration skills across a range of media and improve exposure to multicultural approaches to visual and written narratives.

Certificate in Book Illustration Requirements

Book Illustration Certificate Courses

Total Credits: 28-30

Core Requirements (23 credits)

  • ART 101 Foundation Drawing I (4)
  • ART 125 Foundation Design (4)
  • ART 203L Introduction to Digital Illustration (4)
  • ART 203C Introduction to Painting (4) or
  • ART 306C Painting: Watercolor (4)
  • ENGL 288 Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
  • GID 210 Introduction to Graphic Design (4)

Restricted Electives (5-7 credits)

5-7 credits of restricted electives from the list below:

  • ART 203N Introduction to Papermaking (4) or
  • ART 203D Introduction to Printmaking (4)
  • ENGL 388 Creative Writing (3)
  • GID 310 Typography (4)
  • ART 400L Individualized Studies in Illustration (1-2)

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Integrate visual images, content, and layout of textual narratives.
  • Develop illustration skills across a range of media. Understand the types and functions of narrative structure.

Questions? Contact Us

Jim Park, MFA, BFA
Professor
School of Art
Send Email | Phone: 218.477.4638218.477.4638
CA 161A
Professor Park teaches Foundation Drawing, Foundation Design, Introduction to Illustration...

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