If you are interested in illustration, you might look at the graphic design concentration at W&J, which is an interdisciplinary program of the Art and Computing and Information Studies departments. Among our graduates are illustrators who work for print media, television and the Web.
Any student, regardless of major, can participate in the graphic design concentration, which will teach you to develop sophisticated imagery that is reflective of your personal style.
To fulfill the concentration in graphic design, you need to complete the following:
ART 108 | 2D and 3D Design |
ART 112 | Beginning Drawing |
CIS 271 | Digital Media |
CIS 361 | Digital Imaging |
ART 425 | Graphic Design Studio |
Successful illustrators also need know how to listen, take direction, and implement the ideas of their clients. The following courses will help you succeed in the field of illustration.
BUS 307 | Marketing |
COM 140 | Culture and the Media |
ENG 111 | Composition |
ENG 203 | Editing and Print Design |
ESP 101 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
PSY 324 | The Psychology of Communicating |
PSY 370 | Sensation and Perception |

