Maybe you’re a drawing wizard.
If any of the above sounds like you, Illustration might be your major.
Whether you prefer a pen and paper or a stylus and screen, the career possibilities are endless in the Illustration field. You’ll spend your time blending traditional drawing and painting with state-of-the-art digital technology as you develop everything from comics to graphic novels and compelling visuals for publications, podcasts or retail companies. You'll use state-of-the-art equipment, go on awesome field trips, meet your illustrator heroes and develop a personal style that will take you far.
Left: Gia Leotta ’23, Fine Arts
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Because of Moore, I feel way ready and able to use the skills I need for my future in Illustration. I appreciate being guided closely by professors while still having the freedom to express myself.
Illustration Media Gallery
Check out sample student work and photos from Illustration classes and events!
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Student artwork hung up in the hallway. Photo: Erin Blewett.
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Catherine Epps ’23, Illustration. Photo: Steve Weinik.
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Loren Williams ’22, Illustration.
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An Illustrations student working on a Wacom Cintiq tablet. Photo: Steve Weinik.
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An Illustration student finding inspiration working outside in Logan Circle across the street from Moore's campus. Photo: Steve Weinik.
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An Illustration working on a watercolor painting. Photo: Steve Weinik.
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Alex Bogdan ’22, Illustration. Photo: Steve Weinik.
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Students gather in Fox Commons for a talk by Illustration professor Rich Harrington. Photo: Erin Blewett.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH AN ILLUSTRATION DEGREE?
Get the skills you need at Moore to become a...
- Concept artist
- Editorial illustrator
- Cartoonist
- Scientific or medical illustrator
- Graphic novelist
- Tattoo artist
- Children’s book illustrator
The limit does not exist!
![An Illustration student and professor reviewing artwork on an iPad.](https://moore-college-files.s3.amazonaws.com/files/callouts/square-xxsml-2023-04-17-bfa-ill-alum-fac-skye-bolluyt-154.jpg)
MEET DYLAN B. CALEHO ’19
Dylan's career as a freelance illustrator kicked off before they even graduated from Moore, when their professor introduced them to graphic novelist, illustrator and art director Eric Battle at MoCCA Arts Fest, New York’s largest independent comics and cartoon festival. Battle, a notable Philadelphia-based artist, who’s worked with both DC and Marvel Comics, was impressed with Dylan’s comic work, and asked them to be a contributing illustrator for a comic-based anthology.
In addition to their many freelance projects, Caleho also works full-time for an engineering company, Rodriguez, doing illustrations, graphic design and social media marketing projects.
![Alumni Hero: Dylan B. Caleho ’19, Illustration](https://moore-college-files.s3.amazonaws.com/files/callouts/square-xxsml-alumni-spotlight-dbcaleho-ig.jpg)
Prepare to Be a Superstar
100% of Moore Illustration students kick start their future careers with a paid internship! Illustration students are landing jobs and internships at places like:
![Bust Magazine](https://moore-college-files.s3.amazonaws.com/files/callouts/classic-xxsml-bust-web.jpg)
Bust Magazine
![Carter's](https://moore-college-files.s3.amazonaws.com/files/callouts/classic-xxsml-carters-web.jpg)
Carter's
![Nickelodeon](https://moore-college-files.s3.amazonaws.com/files/callouts/classic-xxsml-nickelodeon-web.jpg)
Nickelodeon
![Penguin Group](https://moore-college-files.s3.amazonaws.com/files/callouts/classic-xxsml-penguin-web.jpg)
Penguin Group
![Smithsonian Institution](https://moore-college-files.s3.amazonaws.com/files/callouts/classic-xxsml-smithsonian-web.jpg)
Smithsonian Institution
![Super Signs](https://moore-college-files.s3.amazonaws.com/files/callouts/classic-xxsml-supersigns-web.jpg)
Super Signs
![Tyco Toys Inc.](https://moore-college-files.s3.amazonaws.com/files/callouts/classic-xxsml-tyco-web.jpg)
Tyco Toys Inc.
![And more!](https://moore-college-files.s3.amazonaws.com/files/callouts/classic-xxsml-and-more-2x-8.png)
And more!
LUCK OF THE DRAW
KATHLEEN MOSLEY '23, ILLUSTRATION
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