Bonnie Boglioli Randall

Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design has long had its finger on the pulse of the creative industries, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees that reflect the foundations of the arts as well as the latest technologies and innovations. Among RMCAD’s newest programs of study is its innovative BFA in Illustrative Design.

Themed entertainment is a multi-billion dollar a year industry that has expanded exponentially in recent years. With a variety of industries that utilize themed experiences to drive consumer and audience engagement, professionals work in interdisciplinary teams to bring creative visions to life. Despite the growing use of themed experiences and the exciting career opportunities they present, there’s been little in terms of formal higher education that caters to the field.

Today’s illustrators are employed in diverse industries- from game art and animation, to advertising and publishing, product design and more. Successful illustrators marry the fine arts with commercial and technical skillsets to bring vision to life while meeting the needs of clients and consumers. 

Columbus College of Art & Design may be one of the nation’s oldest private art colleges, but its students and faculty habitually have their eyes set on the future. Located in the midwest’s video game industry hub, CCAD students have long explored game art- even creating a student-operated collective that deep dives into all things game development and design. Students habitually showcase their video games and recently explored the industry’s notorious crunchtime in a tabletop card game, ‘100 Hours Till Launch’.