Illustration Animation, BA (Hons)

Kingston University is ranked No.1 in London for Graphic Design (The Guardian University Guide League Tables 2023). 84% of graduates from this course entered highly skilled employment or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018). Our alumni work at leading global agencies like Cartoon Network, Netflix, Nickelodeon, and Google. The University holds a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating overall, including Gold for student experience and outcomes.This BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation course blends illustration and animation, fostering critical thinking, drawing, digital crafts, storytelling, and presentation skills through hands-on learning in refurbished industry-standard workshops. Group/individual assignments, live projects, staff networks, and placements build applied image-making expertise for diverse audiences. Embedded Future Skills—such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability—prepare graduates for careers in illustration, animation, design, publishing, broadcast media, film, and game design. At Kingston, we create change.