Contact
Marty Blake, Program Coordinator
Shaffer Art Building, 315-443-3700, mablake@syr.edu
Faculty
Marty Blake, Frank Cammuso, Robert Dacey, Steven Ellis, Ginnie Hsu, London Ladd, Joseph Murphy, Lydia Nichols
Description
Syracuse University’s MFA in Illustration is committed to advancing the next generation of Illustrators. As part of a School of Art within a University, our approach is research-oriented and cross-disciplinary, emphasizing inquiry, authorship, and criticality. Students will study and experiment, expanding their boundaries and modes of expression. We encourage our illustration graduate students to create with global awareness, exploring intellectual and creative pursuits to better the world.
Accreditation
NASAD
Admission
BFA in Illustration or related art subject
Student Learning Outcomes
After completing the Illustration MFA program, students will be able to:
- Select focused and relevant research topics and conduct research from both primary and secondary sources
- Express unique points of view, anchored in research and articulated in writing
- Develop a body of visual work that is personally meaningful and distinct in its appearance and expression
- Demonstrate knowledge of their chosen professional arena and how to navigate their prospects
- Demonstrate innovation and entrepreneurship as ethically aware art professionals
Program Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
ILL 671 | Creative Strategy | 3 |
ILL 672 | Visual Voice I (Self) | 3 |
ILL 675 | Visual Voice II (Global) | 3 |
| 27 |
| Story Lab | |
| Play Matters | |
| Entrepreneur | |
| Visual Integration | |
| 12 |
ILL 763 | MFA Thesis I | 6 |
ILL 764 | MFA Thesis II | 6 |
Total Credits | 60 |
Length of residency: 3 years
Degree Awarded
MFA in Illustration