BFA Illustration

For the last 75 years, SVA’s BFA Illustration graduates have challenged the boundaries of image making, storytelling, critical thinking, and composing the ways we experience our world through print, web, and screen. From the most respected magazines and newspapers of record to experimental online applications, award-winning animation, blockbuster movies, merchandising, or murals—it’s all illustration.

Why BFA Illustration at SVA
Our faculty specializes in every form of illustration. They create work for editorial, graphic novels, music packaging, branding, toys, concept art, exclusive merchandising, ad campaigns, and more.

Did you know the artist KAWS (BFA 1996) went here Our alumni include New York Times–bestselling graphic novelists, the founder of an animation studio, an artist for major motion picture posters, a Marvel Comics artist, and so many others.

Blend fundamentals with new technology. We provide training in drawing and painting along with state-of-the-art digital tools, and help you connect your passion for image making to industries that will embrace you.