Illustration - BA (Hons)

Turn your passion for art and creativity into a professional career in illustration. Ideal for creative individuals passionate about illustration, this course is designed to help you develop your unique style, build a tailored portfolio and gain the skills and industry insight needed to launch a successful, flexible career in the creative industries. Explore diverse illustration techniques and media. Engage in projects that reflect personal interests and career goals. Collaborate with peers across creative disciplines. Why you should study this course Focus on your individual creative development. You will have opportunities to tailor your portfolio for specific career paths. Study in an interdisciplinary learning environment. Gain access to experienced illustrators and industry professionals. Prepare yourself for a career in publishing, advertising, illustration or digital media. Where our graduates work Previous graduates have gone onto post-graduate study, internships, freelance work and commissions, creative design and visualisation. These have included working for some prestigious employers, including: Codemasters Gaming, Warwickshire Design-by-Touch toy and app design agency, Leamington Spa Nettl Web Design, Birmingham Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon McCann creative agency, Birmingham HanSpringett Ltd, Bucharest Romania Armstrong Wolfe, Cheltenham 22 Digital Ltd, UK Havas Design, London UK Uncrowd, Germany Hutch, UK Our students have been shortlisted and won various national and internationally recognised competitions including: D&AD, The Silent Book Prize, The House of Illustration, Macmillan Prize for Children’s Picture Book Illustration, Adobe Championships, the Creative Conscience Awards, and ‘The one to watch’ Award at New Designers. The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information. This course includes a sandwich (placement year) option.