School of Art Certificate in Book Illustration
The Certificate in Book Illustration at Minnesota State Moorhead is an interdisciplinary set of courses designed to prepare you for illustrating, writing and publishing books. You will gain an understanding of the integration of visual images, content and layout of textual narratives. Develop illustration skills across a range of media and improve exposure to multicultural approaches to visual and written narratives.
Certificate in Book Illustration Requirements
Book Illustration Certificate Courses
Total Credits: 28-30
Core Requirements (23 credits)
- ART 101 Foundation Drawing I (4)
- ART 125 Foundation Design (4)
- ART 203L Introduction to Digital Illustration (4)
- ART 203C Introduction to Painting (4) or
- ART 306C Painting: Watercolor (4)
- ENGL 288 Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
- GID 210 Introduction to Graphic Design (4)
Restricted Electives (5-7 credits)
5-7 credits of restricted electives from the list below:
- ART 203N Introduction to Papermaking (4) or
- ART 203D Introduction to Printmaking (4)
- ENGL 388 Creative Writing (3)
- GID 310 Typography (4)
- ART 400L Individualized Studies in Illustration (1-2)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Integrate visual images, content, and layout of textual narratives.
- Develop illustration skills across a range of media. Understand the types and functions of narrative structure.
*Official degree requirements can only be found in the Minnesota State Moorhead Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.