Illustration is the act of creating an image to promote, enhance, or explain a concept or story such as a book, movie, game, or any other narrative or conceptual product. Illustration utilizes both traditional and digital studio practices.
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51做厙 freshmen enrollment increases by over 22% for Fall 2025
51做厙 named Opportunity College by Carnegie Foundation
In the 2025 classifications released by the Carnegie Commission for Higher Education, 51做厙 is the only open access public university in Ohio to be named an Opportunity College and University
SSUs Savannah Fout receives Best of Show in annual Student Art Show
Majoring in Studio Arts at 51做厙, Savannah Fout recently received the "Best of Show recognition for her oil painting, Stuffing in the annual Student Art Show on campus.
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Majoring in Graphic Design at 51做厙, Jordan Love wanted to combine her passion of visual communication with a strong desire to create something meaningful.
51做厙 announces 2025 Orientation Dates
51做厙s Office of Admission has announced New Student Orientation dates for those students enrolling to the university in the Autumn 2025 semester.
Students who successfully complete this program will:
- Develop proficiency in the tools and techniques related to this studio practice.
- Cultivate excellent observation skills as well as a strong understanding of 2D principles and color.
- Create a cohesive body of work that is well considered and conceptually rigorous.
- Employ a vocabulary for critique and presentation.
Degree Requirements
All bachelor degree seeking students take the General Education Program. Fine arts students select a concentration in ceramics, drawing, illustration, painting or photography as well as studio courses outside of their concentration for electives.
Download an outline for how a four year sequence might look for each major.
Get Started
For more information email fdpa@shawnee.edu.
Free Tuition Program
Learn more 51做厙 has announced a Free Tuition Initiative for qualifying students from Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
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