Illustration, BA (Hons)

Embark on a creative journey that delves into communication, image-making, and conceptual thinking. This course enhances your comprehension of image creation and functionality, enabling you to establish a unique role as an innovative illustrator. You will acquire essential professional skills, resilience, and sustainability to thrive in the creative industries. The program fosters independent, creative thinking, emphasizing the use of traditional and new media, theory, and production techniques. Access to advanced technologies and industry-standard software supports your growth, with opportunities to apply skills across diverse areas like editorial, publishing, packaging, advertising, and moving image. Collaboration on multidisciplinary projects in spacious workshops will help generate networking and exhibition prospects, bolstered by strong connections to professionals and live industry experiences.In year one, explore various image-making approaches through experimentation and reflection, building practical, theoretical, and contextual knowledge via projects and seminars. Year two advances your exploration of visual communication, integrating industry contexts, business skills, and postgraduate options to inform future decisions. In year three, focus on professional ambitions by developing business-related skills, negotiating personal projects, and creating a portfolio tailored to creative industry demands, including competitions and work experience.