BA (Hons) Illustration with Sandwich placement

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Illustration with Sandwich Placement program at the University of Wolverhampton provides a comprehensive education in illustration, with a focus on developing fundamental skills, pursuing personal vision, and preparing students for professional careers in the creative industries. The program includes a year-long professional placement opportunity, specialist workshops, and support from experienced staff and visiting practitioners. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in various illustration-related fields.

Program Outline

BA (Hons) Illustration with Sandwich Placement - University of Wolverhampton

Degree Overview:

Overview:

• The course provides a breadth of opportunities in the creative industry, with a sandwich placement involving real-life work experience in illustration.
• It focuses on developing fundamental illustration skills and allows students to pursue their personal vision.
• The program emphasizes experimentation, innovation, and challenge in learning.

Objectives:

• Develop a broad range of fundamental illustration skills
• Encourage students to pursue their own creative vision and artistic language
• Prepare students for professional careers in the creative industries

Features:

• 4-year sandwich program with a year-long professional placement opportunity
• Specialist workshops and studio environments
• Forward-thinking perspectives towards drawing, printmaking, and collage
• Support from experienced staff and visiting practitioners
• National and international study trips

Outline:

Year 1:

• Module: Illustration Fundamentals: Explores image-making techniques, including drawing, printmaking, collage, digital processes, and examines their social and philosophical implications.
• Module: Introducing Illustration Practice: Introduces contemporary illustration practices through collaborative projects and field trips.
Covers editorial, poster design, children’s books, graphic novel, reportage, publishing, advertising, and moving image.

Year 2:

• Module: Developing Specialist Practice: Explores applied illustrative practice, focusing on editorial, book publishing, and advertising.
Introduces short projects, live briefs, and competitions.
• Module: Narrative Illustration: Focuses on narrative and sequential concepts in zines, graphic novels, children's literature, storyboards, animations, artists' books, and reportage.
Covers development stages, character design, location, layout, and "roughs."

Year 3:

• Module: Professional Placement (Sandwich): Offers a year-long professional placement opportunity for practical experience in the industry.

Year 4:

• Module: Illustration: Major Project: Supports the creation of a substantial body of work to prepare students for a professional freelance practice.
Includes lectures, live briefs, and competition briefs.
• Module: Professional Contexts: Focuses on professional development, career preparedness, and portfolio building.
Covers career paths, self-promotion, and presenting work to the global creative community.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods vary across modules and may include coursework, studio practice, presentations, projects, dissertations, and written assignments.
• Assessment criteria focus on originality, creativity, technical skills, critical thinking, research, and professional presentation.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, individual tutorials, studio sessions, field trips, and guest speaker presentations.
• The program utilizes a diverse and experienced staff of illustration specialists and practitioners.
• Students are encouraged to develop a self-directed approach and build a professional network.

Careers:

• Potential career paths include graphic designer, concept artist, technical illustrator, storyboard artist, creative artworker, animator, printmaker, and more.
• The program provides resources and support for career exploration, portfolio development, and securing professional placements.

Other:

• The course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for success in the competitive creative industries.
• The university has dedicated facilities for illustration students, including industry-standard software, scanners, cameras, life drawing studio, and printing services.
• Students are encouraged to engage in live briefs and competitions, participate in exhibitions and presentations, and network with industry professionals.
• Additional costs may include materials, field trips, and events.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Home: £9250 per year
• International: £13450 per year
Additional Course Costs:
• Additional Materials: £50 to 250 per semester
• Additional Field Trips: £50 to 500
• Additional Events: £350
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