Illustration BA(Hons)

Program Overview

This three-year Visual Communication program provides a comprehensive foundation in visual communication theory and practice. Through studio-based projects, workshops, and guest speakers, students develop their visual language and explore contemporary illustration techniques. The program offers opportunities for exchange and prepares graduates for careers in various industries, including publishing, design, and advertising.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1: Introduction to Visual Communication, The Practice of Visual Communication, The Theories and Practice of Visual Communication, Developing a Visual Language: Personal Project
• Year 2: The Theories and Practice of Visual Communication: Audiences and Contexts, The Theories and Practice of Visual Communication: Contemporary Practice, The Theories and Practice of Visual Communication: Context of Personal Practice in Illustration, Option module
• Year 3: The Theories and Practice of Visual Communication: Articulation of Illustration 1 and 2, The Theories and Practice of Visual Communication: Independent Practice in Illustration.

Teaching:

• Studio-based projects and workshops
• Observational and life drawing
• Photography
• Book arts
• Guest speakers from the industry
• Weekly professional practice lecture

Careers:

• Publishing industry
• Book design
• Design consultancy
• Branding specialists
• Advertising agencies
• International work in the USA, Switzerland, Germany, France, Hong Kong, South Korea, and China

Other:

• Dedicated studio space
• Technical staff assistance in workshops
• Central media center with computing facilities
• Specialist equipment for sound, film, and photography
• TECH HUB with software support and digital manufacturing services
• Department print bureau
• One of the country's best-stocked specialist art and design libraries
• Internationally important Design Archives
• Dedicated technical workshops in letterpress printing and book arts

UK (full-time) 9,250 GBP International (full-time) 16,900 GBP