Overview

Illustration from Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY is for self-motivated illustrators who want to further develop their personal vision and for experienced illustrators seeking to reinvigorate their careers. Studio practice in drawing, painting, and digital media—and the integration of all three—provides a platform for you to find your own voice.

Through a focus on studio practice along with classes on creative writing and research, you’ll gain a broad perspective on the illustrator’s role across different media. A faculty of noted illustrators offer rigorous assignments designed to elicit high-quality, competitive work. You’ll hear distinguished guest lecturers and take advantage of FIT’s New York City location with frequent field trips to museums and galleries.

Graduates with Illustration from Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY will:

Enhance expertise in studio based skills and illustration principles that foster acumen for visual storytelling.

Develop and/or augment a personal voice in the students’ art through the exploration of a variety of visual vocabularies to express a unique perspective.

Encourage research, both written and visual, and foster in-depth knowledge of the history of illustration as well as contemporary trends in illustration.

Deliver the tools to foster best practices for Business and Self Promotion.

Cultivate the practice of professional communication and presentation skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The History of American Illustration

Integrating Digital with Traditional Media

Drawing for Illustration

Exploring Media

Narrative Art

Sequential Storytelling

Illustration in Motion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold, or expect to hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or the foreign equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.

Online application

$100 Application Fee

Official academic transcripts or course-by-course International Credential Evaluation

3 Letters of Recommendation

Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

3 Short Essays/ 1 Optional Essay

English Language Proficiency Scores

Portfolio

GPA 3.0

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19660 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19660 USD / year

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In-State

9620 USD / year

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Funding

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Graduates with Illustration from Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY will:

Programme Structure

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