Illustration

About this programme

Turn your passion for visual storytelling, image-making and creative expression into a career in illustration. Develop your own creative voice through studio practice, experimentation and industry-informed projects, working on live briefs and building professional skills needed for creative careers across illustration, publishing, animation, design and freelance practice. Through studio-based learning, research and industry-informed projects, you'll build the skills and confidence to create ambitious work and develop a professional portfolio. Experience the industry throughout your course with placements, live briefs, field trips and guest speakers. Learn your craft using professional equipment and software in our industry-standard studios. Develop a standout portfolio and learn the commercial skills and processes that employers need. Students report that our staff provide amazing support and are always accessible and on hand to help. Get a thorough grounding in how your illustration skills can make an impact in the real world, finding your own visual language through immersive workshops. Learn the fundamental theory that underpins your practical development and get to grips with key academic skills. Explore how colour theory and colour psychology help you communicate your ideas and enhance your visual storytelling. Spend time in the studio developing your own drawing style, visual language and storytelling style, experimenting with a wide range of media and mark-making techniques and drawing styles.