BA(Hons) Illustration
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BA(Hons) Illustration program at UWE Bristol equips students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the creative industries. Through a stimulating studio environment, students develop their unique visual language, problem-solving abilities, and industry connections. The program emphasizes real-world skill development, exploration of diverse media, and encouragement of innovation and creative expression. Graduates pursue diverse careers in film, design, animation, and more.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objectives:
This program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a diverse range of creative careers within the illustration industry. Students will be encouraged to develop their own unique visual language and problem-solving skills through drawing and making.
Description:
The BA(Hons) Illustration program at UWE Bristol provides students with a stimulating and supportive studio environment. The program emphasizes real-world skill development and offers a unique learning experience through:
- Access to professional-standard facilities
- Individualized feedback and support
- Exploration of diverse media including 2D, 3D, and moving image
- Encouragement of innovation and creative expression
- Emphasis on self-directed projects and experimentation
- Industry connections and opportunities
Outline:
Content:
- Year One: Introduction to Illustration, Narrative and Sequence, Professional Practice and Work Experience in Illustration 1, Visual Culture 1, Visual Essay.
- Year Two: Word and Image, Process and Practice, Professional Practice and Work Experience in Illustration 2, Visual Culture 2, Developing Visual Narratives, and one optional module.
- Final Year: Preparation for Extended Study in Illustration, Extended Study in Illustration, Professional Practice and Work Experience in Illustration 3, Visual Culture 3.
Structure:
- Full-time and part-time options available.
- Studio-based learning with workshops, seminars, tutorials, and lectures.
- Exploration of traditional and digital media.
- Visual culture lectures fostering critical analysis.
- Individual projects and group presentations.
- Industry professional talks and career guidance.
Modules:
- Introduction to Illustration: Introduces fundamental concepts and techniques of illustration.
- Narrative and Sequence: Explores storytelling through visual sequences and narrative structures.
- Professional Practice and Work Experience: Provides insights into the professional world of illustration, including client relations, self-promotion, and portfolio development.
- Visual Culture 1 & 2: Develops critical understanding of visual culture and its historical and contemporary contexts.
- Visual Essay: Focuses on developing visual communication skills through essays and projects.
- Word and Image: Investigates the interplay between text and image in visual communication.
- Process and Practice: Deepens understanding of different illustration processes and techniques.
- Developing Visual Narratives: Advances skills in visual storytelling and narrative development.
- Preparation for Extended Study in Illustration: Prepares students for their final year project.
- Extended Study in Illustration: Culminating project allowing students to explore their individual interests and develop a substantial body of work.
Schedule:
- Full-time students: 154% scheduled learning and teaching, 46% independent study.
- Part-time students: 45% scheduled learning and teaching, 55% independent study.
Optional Modules (Year Two):
- Professional Practice and Work Experience in Illustration 2
- Collaborate
Assessment:
- All modules contribute to the final award.
- Assessment methods include projects, essays, group presentations, and visual presentations.
- Written exams make up 10% of assessment.
- Coursework accounts for 90% of assessment in year one and 100% in years two and three.
Teaching:
- Experienced faculty with active researchers, authors, and thought leaders.
- Individualized support and feedback.
- Focus on creative, professional, and research skills development.
- Industry connections and guest lectures.
- Portfolio development guidance from practicing illustrators.
- Emphasis on self-directed learning and critical thinking.
Careers:
- Diverse career options across the creative industries.
- Potential career paths include:
- Film director
- Set designer
- Art/creative director
- Illustration agent
- Visualizer
- Designer
- Model-maker
- Animator
- Storyboard artist
- Puppeteer
- Theatrical/film costume and prop designer
- Successful freelance careers in illustration.
- Alumni achievements:
- Winner of the Batsford Prize
- Designer of the new Elbow album cover
Other:
- European and international field studies opportunities.
- Strong industry links and career support through the award-winning careers service.
- Opportunities for local volunteering and community involvement.
- Entrepreneurship support.
- Employer events and networking opportunities.
Full time course
Fees Amount (£) Home Annual (Per Year) Fee 9250 Home Module Fee (15 Credit) 1156 International Annual (Per Year) Fee 15850 International Module Fee (15 Credit) 1981 Offshore Annual (Per Year) Fee 9250 Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit) 1156
Indicative Additional Costs
Fees Amount (£) Additional Course Costs Indicative Maximum Cost Per year 475 Optional Field Trip - (Maximum Cost) 1000
Part time course
Fees Amount (£) Home Module Fee (15 Credit) 1156 Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit) 1156
