Contact

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

Faculty

Martha Blake, Yvonne Buchanan, Robert Dacey, James Ransome, John Thompson

Description

This program is well suited for individuals who wish to further their illustration skills, as well as those who desire to teach. The program integrates individual studies with opportunities for the student to sit in on undergraduate illustration classes to observe how illustration is taught. Students will be offered the option to teach.

The program requires a 60-credit degree with a three-year residency. The candidate will also produce a body of work as a thesis requirement and participate in an M.F.A. exhibition.

Candidates for admission are expected to give evidence of superior accomplishment and potential. It is recommended that the applicant have some professional experience in the illustration field. Artwork/slides/portfolio should demonstrate strong drawing 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 and lecturers.