Overview

The Illustration degree from New England College is designed to develop students’ techniques and skills in telling stories visually.

Students work closely with experienced artists to develop their visual style and strengthen their storytelling abilities. Students receive constructive criticism when they workshop their creative ideas, which can help them hone their critical thinking skills.

Career

Graduates with a degree in illustration work in the visual arts. Many pursue careers as illustrators in industries such as publishing and advertising.

Illustration majors prepare for careers as:

Illustrators

Concept artists

Digital artists

Storyboard artists

Graphic designers

The visual training in an illustration degree programme also can lead to opportunities in product design, user experience (UX) design, and art education.

Programme Structure

Courses includes:

Learning to Look: Contemporary Art and Media

Drawing

Imaging with Digital Tools

Cross Cultural Connections in Visual Art

History of Illustration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Henniker, United States

Disciplines

Painting & Drawing View 179 other Bachelors in Painting & Drawing 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

A Completed Application for Admission

Official secondary school transcript or records (with English translation if necessary).

Copy of a valid passport

Proof of financial ability to pay tuition, fees, and living expenses for your first year, after NEC scholarships and financial assistance.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43040 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43040 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

43040 USD / year

≈ 43040 USD / year

Funding

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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

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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