As an illustration major at Lewis, you will develop the wide range of techniques required for the competitive fields of traditional and digital illustration.
Lewis鈥� Department of Art & Design offers a fine arts approach to visual literacy. Through our core fine arts curriculum, you will explore theory and techniques from a wide range of styles 鈥� not only pursuing your current interests but opening up your mind to a whole new world of art, and discovering how the digital revolution is changing the marketability of the fine artist.
ILLUSTRATION COURSEWORK INCLUDES:
Illustration
Life Drawing
Intermediate Graphic Design
Advanced Drawing
Advanced Graphic Design
3-D Modeling
Advanced Illustration
LIFE AFTER LEWIS
Upon graduation, you will be prepared to work professionally as an illustrator or continue on to graduate school to continue your education.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected November 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Humanities, Fine Arts and Communications
Lewis University,
One University Parkway,
Romeoville,
Illinois,
United States
Applicants must have graduated from an approved high school with a combination of grade point average, class rank, and ACT or SAT score which indicates a strong likelihood of success in university studies.
Applicants must have accumulated 18 high school units. Three of those units should be in English; the remaining 15 units should be chosen from a college preparatory curriculum.
English Proficiency Exams
IELTS - Minimum 6.5; TOEFL IBT - Minimum 79; PTE-A - Minimum 52; Duolingo Academic - Minimum 105.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Lewis University places a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning with small class sizes and a personalized teaching approach.
