Illustration Topics at New York Film Academy

Illustrators use graphical representation to both bring imagination to life and to freshly interpret the world around us. As visual artists, they must learn to express their ideas in application and collaboration, learning to communicate with filmmakers, architects, fashion designers, authors, and many other creative individuals. At the New York Film Academy, aspiring illustrators can learn how to harness their passion for graphic design and 3D animation and visual effects.

NYFA is dedicated to developing the next generation of visual artists. Illustrators can explore their passion through one of NYFA’s programs, below:

Visual artists interested in relating their passion to communication, narrative structure, storytelling, motion graphics, and the integration of design and film, will gain practical experience at New York Film Academy’s Graphic Design School. Acquire a knowledge from renowned graphic designers and learn to use current graphic design software and equipment.

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design
• 1-Year Graphic Design Program

Students of 3D Animation & Visual Effects programs at New York Film Academy gain knowledge as they create their own original work with current software such as Mudbox, ZBrush, Nuke, and Maya — which has been used in many Oscar-winning films for best visual effects since 1997.

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation
• 1-Year 3D Animation Conservatory Program
• 4-Week 3D Animation Workshop
• 3-Week 3D Animation Workshop