Bachelor degree in Communication Arts Illustration at Art Academy of Cincinnati

The Communication Arts curriculum emphasizes individual growth of the student. Students are taught the importance of developing effective visual communication skills, research skills, the incorporation of an academic knowledge base with an emphasis on verbal and oral communication skills, and the mastery of tools and media that pave the way for professional careers in the fields of graphic design, illustration, photo design, and multimedia design. At the Art Academy, this program is solidly grounded in the history, philosophy, visual aesthetics, and the principles of design. Students learn to apply and integrate visual thinking and problem solving with both conventional and new media. Within the broad Communication

Arts program, students are given ample room for specialization. Internships, an in-house design service, and client-based assignments in upper division courses provide experiences in the profession. Students can choose illustration as an emphasis within the Communication Arts major, which prepares them for careers in a broad spectrum of professional endeavors including print design, interactive media, applied photography, publication design, and a variety of book, print and digital illustration.