Contact

Martha Blake, Department of Art
102 Shaffer Art Building, 315-443-4613, mablake@syr.edu

Faculty

Martha Blake, Robert Dacey, James Ransome, John Thompson

Description

This program is well suited for individuals who wish to further their professional illustration skills.The candidates will produce a body of work as a thesis requirement and participate in the M.F.A. exhibition. Candidates develop individual approaches to contemporary professional illustration, through drawing, printmaking, 3D and painting skills, as well as conceptual and storytelling ability. The resident illustration program faculty members are all nationally recognized illustrators. They are supplemented by prominent visiting faculty, participation in national events and lecturers. Students may complete the award of Master of Fine Arts in Illustration on a 3-year program and take advantage of the Maymester summer program to gain credits.