In the BFA Illustration program at Parsons, you learn to translate ideas into images in digital and traditional media ranging from picture books, graphic novels, hand-lettering, and editorial illustrations to toys, films, animations, gallery art, installations, illustration in performance settings, and surface and display design. At the heart of the curriculum is the development of visual storytelling skills. As a Parsons Illustration student, you cultivate your unique artistic vision, authorial voice, innovative creative problem-solving abilities, and curiosity.
Program alumni have created award-winning books, animations, public art installations, and clothing companies. Some have broadened their careers to become museum curators, art directors, concept designers, illustration agents, art administrators, and textile designers.
Faculty of the program include internationally renowned artists who have won Guggenheim and MacArthur fellowships, PEN America awards, National Book Critics Circle and Obie Awards, Society of Illustrators and NY Art Directors Club medals, and other honors.