The Illustration concentration focuses on the mastery of draftsmanship and painting techniques to create images that communicate a powerful story. Thorough project-focused research, knowledge of the illustrated subject matter is developed enhancing the ability to deliver information in pictorial form. Students pursuing this concentration learn that the art of illustration creates images that convey message and meaning through narrative and stylistic choices for specific application in both print and electronic media. Traditional techniques like hand drawn animation are married with digital delivery platforms, to provide students with the ability to navigate an ever-changing field.