Whether you are interested in becoming a photographer, filmmaker, digital designer or digital content creator, this could be your first step towards becoming a creative digital producer.
Level 4+
BA (Hons) Illustration Degree (Full-time)
COURSE OVERVIEW
UCAS Course code: Course code: W221
This course provides an intensively creative experience that develops your individual styles through a wide range of workshops, seminars and illustration briefs. You are encouraged to work in traditional, digital and innovative forms and techniques, preparing you for careers in the contemporary world of illustration.
We also offer a part-time Illustration BA (Hons) degree programme. This is taught over 5 years.
Key features
- Students are taught by award winning professional illustrators
- Illustration is an art career with a lucrative and commercial market
- Students win illustration prizes from global book publishers and agencies such as Macmillan and Plum Pudding
- Alumni include Jamie Hewlett, creator of the virtual band Gorillaz
FURTHER INFORMATION
Each application will be assessed individually, including a review of your grades, interview, portfolio/audition and any experience.
Typical entry requirements are below but offers may vary:
- a relevant A-Level or Level 3 Extended Diploma
In exceptional circumstances, if you do not meet our entry requirements, your application may still be considered if you demonstrate additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- related academic or work experience
- the quality of the personal statement
Potential careers
- Freelance illustrator
- Animator
- Children’;s book illustrator
- Editorial illustrator
- Advertising and packaging designer
- Visualiser
- Graphic novel artist
We use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- practical and creative studio-based workshops
- discussions
- lectures/seminars
- tutorials
- small group study
- self-directed study
- study trips
Assessment methods vary between units but could include:
- presentations (of practical work)
- journals
- research proposal
- sketchbooks/drawings
- written assignments
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If you want to find out more about what Northbrook College has to offer why not join us at our next open day.
Visit our one of our specialist campuses to see our industry-standard facilities and meet our expert tutors.