Overview

Traditional media, digital knowledge, and conceptual thinking are the building blocks of the illustration experience at MCAD. Just like you, these students are makers, thinkers, designers, collaborators, and artists eager to use their work to draw in and engage others–in a way that only they can tell the story.

As an Illustration major, you will:

Sharpen your technical and conceptual illustration skills.

Explore traditional and nontraditional forms of illustration.

Become fluent with the latest technology.

Develop concepts into patterns and surface design.

Learn to clearly communicate ideas and tell stories.

Prepare for a professional career in illustration.

Career

There are many paths to explore with a degree in Illustration from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Potential careers include:

Book Illustrator

Comic Illustrator

Fashion Illustrator

Concept Artist

Surface Designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tools of the Trade

Concepts and Metaphors

Digital Illustration

Illustration Topics

Illustrated Notebook

Editorial Illustration

Children's Book

Illustration and Products

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form

Official Transcripts

Official Test Scores

Letter of Recommendation

Personal Statement

Portfolio (optional for BS applicants)

Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

46464 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46464 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

46464 USD / year

≈ 46464 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Living costs

Minneapolis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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