Findlay's children's book illustration major provides a curriculum focused on skills specific to the field of illustration such as drawing, painting, printmaking, design and typography while also integrating coursework in children's literature. Students work closely with art faculty and the Mazza Museum staff to gain knowledge of the publishing industry and develop their skills in sequential storytelling.
University of Findlay children's book illustration student
Careers you can explore with a children's book illustration degree include:
Children's Book Illustrator
Caricaturist/Cartoonist
Comic Book Illustrator
Concept Artist
Fashion Illustrator
K-12 Art Teacher, Professor, or Private Instructor
Medical Illustrator
Fine Artist – printmaker, painter, photographer
Technical Illustrator
Mazza Museum for children's book illustrations at the University of Findlay
​Program Highlights
Students in the children's book illustration major enjoy access to the Mazza Museum, the most diverse collection of original artwork by children's book illustrators in the world. Students attend annual Mazza conferences, interact with nationally recognized award winning illustrators, complete internships with the museum, and volunteer with monthly educational events.
The Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Gallery provides opportunities for art management students to participate in the organization, preparation, and installation of shows. The Lea Gallery presents eight to ten exhibitions throughout the year, including works by students, faculty, and regional and national artists. Students engage with exhibiting artists through gallery talks, classroom demonstrations, and public presentations.
Children's book illustration majors have the opportunity to visit nationally-recognized museums and galleries through study trips abroad, annual art program trips to New York City and Chicago, and class trips to museums such as the Toledo Museum of Art​ and the Detroit Institute of Art.​
In addition to creating a storyboard for a children's book, students will graduate with an impressive portfolio with a strong foundation in:
Expected July, December 2025
Start date
August 2025
College of Liberal Arts
200 Howard Street,
FINDLAY,
Ohio,
45840, United States
Entrance into The University of Findlay requires an earned diploma from an accredited high school in a college preparatory course of study or a GED certificate. The faculty recommends four units of English, three units of mathematics, three units of social studies (including one in history), two units of science, and two units of foreign language. The following criteria are used as standards for first-time student admission as well as for students with fewer than 12 hours of post-secondary credit: High school grades (minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average) and class rank; American College Test (ACT) (minimum 20 composite ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (minimum 950 composite SAT) scores.
English Language Requirements:
International students entering The University of Findlay’s undergraduate program must submit a TOEFL (iBT) score of at least 61, an IELTS score of at least 6.0, a Pearson Test of English (academic) of at least 50, or an International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) of at least 3.5. International students whose medium of instruction was in English at the secondary and/or post-secondary levels may apply for exemption from this requirement. Students, who do meet these language requirements, may study in The University of Findlay's Intensive English Program (IELP) prior to beginning their academic studies.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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