B.F.A. in Illustration
at Daemen University

Amherst, United States

Program Overview

Learn how to create images that can communicate complex, nuanced or powerful stories, all without saying a word.

Students learn about design and composition, concept generation, how to visually communicate with an audience, and fulfill professional illustration commissions.
At Daemen, students are provided with classes, projects and guidance designed to explore, develop and evolve their voice.
Our foundational classes help students develop a solid grounding in essential areas and our advanced classes allow students to take their skills much further.
Students work in a variety of different media and styles, and gain a broad skillset by also taking courses in graphic design, photography, animation, and more

Entry Requirement
The average GPA at Daemen College is 3.63. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 3.63, Daemen College requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need at least a mix of A's and B's, with more A's than B's.
Fees & Scholarships
For International Students: $32,090 per year.
Career Prospect
Our students are taught to brainstorm solutions, generate new ideas, and explore the materials and techniques best suited to present an idea. Graduates have experience in editorial, sequential, computer, packaging and storyboard illustration.
- Publisher
- Book cover and interior illustrator
- Children’s books graphic novels illustrator
- Editor
- Magazine illustrator
- Newspaper illustrator
- Storyboard illustrator
- Packaging designer
- Advertising concept artist
- Film and music poster illustrator

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

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