Studio Practice (Illustration) (top-up) BA (Hons)

Program Overview

This top-up BA (Hons) in Illustration at UCA Farnham is a one-year program designed to enhance existing qualifications and prepare students for postgraduate studies. It focuses on refining creative skills, developing a professional portfolio, and gaining practical experience through projects, competitions, and external briefs. The program provides access to dedicated studios, digital media suites, and a modern library, and requires a portfolio review for admission.

Program Outline

Studio Practice (Illustration) (top-up) BA (Hons) at UCA Farnham

This top-up program in Illustration aims to equip you with the essential skills for progressing to postgraduate studies and enhancing your existing qualifications.

Degree Overview:

• Aligned with the final year of BA (Hons) Illustration, enabling a seamless transition to a Master's degree.
• Full-time, one-year program.
• Ideal for international students and UK students seeking to further develop their qualifications.

Outline:

• You will delve directly into practical and research-based projects based on final year undergraduate student level.
• The focus is on refining your personal approach to content and style, refining your creative skills and production, and creating a professional portfolio.
• Participation in external competitions and shows, promotional work generation, and online presence development to reflect your professional aspirations.
• Completion of the following units:
• Major Project:
The largest project you will undertake, forming the basis of your campus degree show and potential external shows. You can also create smaller projects within the 24-week timeframe. The focus is on presenting high-quality work suitable for external audiences and potential clients.
• Professional Practice 3: Launch:
Acquiring key practical skills crucial for launching your professional career, geared towards building a sustainable career and potentially incorporating postgraduate studies.
• Responding to External Briefs:
Furthering your understanding of the intricate relationship between illustrator, commissioning designer/art director, and audience. Completion of at least one competition brief from a recognized national or international competition/awards scheme, such as the Penguin Design Awards or Folio Society.

Other:

• Dedicated illustration studios with natural lighting for workshops, independent, and group work.
• Printmaking studio offering various printing techniques.
• Modern library with extensive resources.

Admission:

• Standard entry requirements include:
• 240 credits from a relevant degree (120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5), with a minimum of 55% overall.
• Foundation Degree in a relevant subject.
• Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject.
• Portfolio review: You are required to submit a portfolio for review.

• BA (top-up) course: £9,250
• BA (top-up) course: £9,250 (see fee discount information)
• BA (top-up) course: £16,950