Overview

In this Illustration program at the Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY, you’ll learn how to generate ideas, build knowledge through research, and develop problem-solving skills that can be applied in any area. You’ll develop advanced skills and establish your unique illustrative style while producing professional-quality work that is in demand. Every year, a high-profile outdoor mural project, ChalkFIT, enables students to showcase their work to the public.

Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY will:

demonstrate a personal illustration style and technique that uses both traditional and digital skills and incorporates acquired knowledge, experience, judgment, and unique aesthetic vision;

expand a visual vocabulary into personal visual expression and communication applications;

think critically, solve problems creatively, and produce portfolios of industry-oriented artwork;

fuse advanced illustration art, technology, entrepreneurial, and oral presentation skills in preparation for industry;

employ computer technology as a means of personal expression, as well as professional research and promotional applications, including the development of illustrators’ websites;

demonstrate professionalism and creative habits and discipline as means of self- improvement and commercial success; and

incorporate knowledge of art and illustration history, world history, social sciences, and other liberal arts subjects in producing effective illustrations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Illustration Techniques

Traditional Painting Media: Methods and Materials

The Illustrator's Heritage

Book Illustration

Visual Storytelling for Evolving Media

2D Computer Animation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

More details

Priority deadlines.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Graphic Design View 607 other Bachelors in Graphic Design in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

File the SUNY Application Online

Admissions Essay

School Transcripts

Portfolio

English Proficiency

SAT and ACT Scores

U.S. equivalency of your credential(s)

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)

Copies of all documents, issued in English or translated into English

The month and year of any diploma awarded

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21692 USD / year

≈ 21692 USD / year
Out-of-State

21692 USD / year

≈ 21692 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7170 USD / year

≈ 7170 USD / year

Additional Details

Bachelor:

In-state: $3585 per sem

Out-of-state: $10846 per sem

Part time:

AAS - Res.: $220 / OOS: $661 per cred

Bachelor - Res.: $299 / OOS: $904 per cred

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Illustration.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Manhattan

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners