As you progress through the Illustration program?at Lesley University, you'll discover that illustration is all about productivity, professionalism, and serious play. Through rigorous and engaging coursework, critique, individual mentoring, and hands-on internships, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of how illustration shapes contemporary culture. And, you'll further this understanding by?meeting working professionals, visiting world-class museums, and exploring the visual culture of?Boston and Cambridge.

Plus, you'll get a jumpstart on?future possibilities by building strong studio skills and developing the professional practices needed to market and promote yourself. That means you'll leave Lesley not only with a compelling body of work, but also the skills to network, connect, and thrive in the professional world.

Careers

Greater Boston is a great place to start your career, where graduates in illustration are in demand - over 70% of employers in the field are seeking candidates with bachelor's degrees. Some of the top job titles for someone with an illustration degree include:

• Production Artist
• Graphic Artist
• Book Illustrator
• Cartoonist
• Technical Illustrator
• Junior Production Artist
• Graphic Designer