Illustration FT, BA (Hons)

Embark on a transformative journey in illustrative practice at NTU, ranked 15th in the UK for Art & Design in the Complete University Guide 2023. This course refines your unique artistic voice, fostering expertise in visual communication that blends craftsmanship, aesthetics, and sustainability across digital and analogue platforms. You'll gain a deep understanding of illustration's historical and cultural contexts, while developing commercial skills for an adaptable career, informed by industry partners like the Association of Illustrators and publishers such as Penguin Random House.NTU provides state-of-the-art facilities, including collaborative studios, a Digital Innovation Lab, and a new Design & Digital Arts building, positioning graduates for success in creative industries. The curriculum includes modules like Exploring Illustration and Developing a Distinct Professional Portfolio, with assessment based entirely on coursework. Year two contributes 20% to your final degree, and the final year accounts for 80%, emphasizing individual and group projects.

[Year One]

• Exploring Illustration (100 credit points)

• Illustration in Context (20 credit points)

[Year Two]

• Professional Context and Personal Direction (60 credit points, full year)

• Contemporary Issues in Illustration (20 credit points, full year)

• Co Lab: Research, Exploration and Risk-taking (20 credit points, second half of the year)

• Optional module. You will also choose one optional 20-credit module from:

Telling Stories Storyboarding Experimental Animation Publishing: Experimental Formats Typography: Use and Expression Motion Graphics Exploring Creative Coding [Final year]

• Developing a Distinct Professional Portfolio (100 credit points)

- Independent Journal (20 credit points)