Explore traditional, hybrid and experimental forms of visual communication to develop your own creative illustration practice.

This course will enable you to push the boundaries of illustration and develop the skills to work in the creative industries.

As part of your course youll:

Develop concepts and narratives through drawing, sequential illustration and animation, digital practices, three-dimensional forms, performance and creative writing

Underpin these practices with an emphasis on drawing and image-making

Challenge the conventions of the discipline of illustration

Define and locate your own practice within the professional context of illustration

Investigate established unfamiliar and emerging processes, to inform your own individual methodologies

Youll learn from experienced lecturers who practice and research in diverse industry fields with the knowledge and skills to support multidisciplinary explorations.

Youll develop your ability to communicate and contribute to a team project by working with students studying different disciplines. This will simulate the working environment and enable you to practise collaborating on projects and briefs, a skill youll need in the workplace whether you choose to join an agency, studio or work as freelance.

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. Youll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

You will graduate with the skills to work in a variety of sectors including the creative arts and design industries. Your creativity and ability to respond to a brief will enable you to work for a range of employers including marketing agencies, publishers and animation studios. You will also have the knowledge and practical skills to set up as a freelance illustrator.