Illustration is the act of creating an image to promote, enhance, or explain a concept or story such as a book, movie, game, or any other narrative or conceptual product. Illustration utilizes both traditional and digital studio practices.
Highlights
Shawnee State University inaugurates eighth President Eric Andrew Braun
In a celebration held on campus in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, President Braun was sworn in by university Board of Trustees Chairperson Scott Evans.
SSU alumnus expands Fine Arts degree into a successful career in marketing
Graduating from Shawnee State University in 2009 with a degree focused on Visual Communications, Sam Bowman has continuously moved his career up in the marketing world.
Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra coming to the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts on March 22
Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) welcomes the Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra on Friday, Mar. 22.
Shawnee State University to host Inauguration of 8th President Dr. Eric Braun on Apr. 19 & 20
Shawnee State University will host an Inauguration Weekend to celebrate the installation of Dr. Eric Andrew Braun as its 8th President on Apr. 19 & 20, 2024.
Shawnee State University announces Summer & Fall 2024 registration dates
Shawnee State University’s Office of the Provost has announced its course registration dates for the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters.
Shawnee State University’s C.H. Lute School of Business receives IACBE Accreditation
The C.H. Lute School of Business at Shawnee State University has received accreditation by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), school officials announced.
Students who successfully complete this program will:
- Develop proficiency in the tools and techniques related to this studio practice.
- Cultivate excellent observation skills as well as a strong understanding of 2D principles and color.
- Create a cohesive body of work that is well considered and conceptually rigorous.
- Employ a vocabulary for critique and presentation.
Degree Requirements
All bachelor degree seeking students take the General Education Program. Fine arts students select a concentration in ceramics, drawing, illustration, painting or photography as well as studio courses outside of their concentration for electives.
Download an outline for how a four year sequence might look for each major.
Get Started
For more information email fdpa@shawnee.edu.
Shawnee State University has announced a Free Tuition Initiative for qualifying students from Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
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