Art School Programs and Courses

Studying Illustration Online

Accredited art schools offer a variety of concentrations and opportunities to specialize. Students can choose to take their coursework in a traditional classroom or through distance learning programs. If you're strapped for time or can't go the traditional route of a brick and mortar university for your education, online colleges may be the way to go.

Illustration Careers

Career opportunities for artists are expected to increase 16 percent through 2016, but the competition for those jobs will be keen. The illustration sub-specialty with the highest projected growth is multimedia and animation, so concentrating your courses in that area may result in better job prospects. If you like a flexible work environment, try freelancing--62 percent of artists take that route. If you prefer to work for a company, going to school can help you there as well--many art and design schools offer job placement services.