Comic Art
The Art of
Communicating
and Connecting
MCAD's Comic Art major is for students who are passionate about storytelling and imagery, and want to explore Minneapolis’s strong comic scene. The program stresses both the traditional and digital craft of comics. Outside of traditional comic books, comic strips, and graphic novels, comic artists work in a variety of areas where compelling storytelling is required, including design firms, game and animation companies, filmmakers, corporations, educational institutions, and ad agencies.
Hear about the student experience
As a Comic Art major, you will:
- Experiment with conventional and experimental aspects of comic storytelling.
- Gain foundational skills in a variety of creative media related.
- Explore traditional and digital comic formats.
- Acquire the skills and knowledge for a professional career in comics which include collaborating, writing, presenting, and producing.
Class Highlights
This Bachelor of Fine Arts program emphasizes a collaborative process of working on teams with students from all MCAD majors.
Required classes include:
- Comedic Media and Concepts
- Comic Book Publishing: Print and Digital
- Drawing: Figure
- Experimental Comics
- Professional Practice
After MCAD
There are many paths to explore with a degree in Comic Art.
Potential careers include:
- Comic Artist
- Cartoonist
- Film Storyboarder
- Colorist, Letterer, Inker
See what students in the major are making
“The comic art classes are tough, but they make you really good at your craft. You draw A LOT–until your hands hurt.” –Leigh Luna ’15, Freelance Comic Artist and Illustrator