Illustration - BA (Hons)

In dedicated studio space, you’ll have the room, equipment and academic support to reach your full potential as an illustrator. You will be encouraged to experiment and develop your own voice in an environment where you will feel free to take risks, and be ambitious in developing your personal approach to visual art as either a practitioner or critic and theorist. To underpin creativity and encourage understanding of transferable skills and management of learning, emphasis is placed on gaining hands-on practice, from working in the print room to drawing on the streets, and working on projects and case studies to gain experience of working on live briefs. In previous years, students have been given the opportunity to exhibit, both in Southampton and London, and to have their work seen by a collection of art directors and agencies. Past students have also been encouraged to enter industry competitions to gain exposure for their creative work and have also been able to publish and print their work through our in-house printing organisation to sell at artists’ book fairs. If you’re looking to study our illustration degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the art and design foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the art and design foundation year. Who is this course for Solent’s BA (Hons) Illustration programme is perfect for students from a creative background, who are self-motivated and active in their desire to develop their visual language and understanding of the creative process in the field of illustration and beyond. What does this course lead to Upon completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of roles such as freelancing, working as an art worker in a publisher or design house – or even working in the film industry producing concept art for animation projects. Graduates will have developed a professional portfolio and will be well positioned to progress into further study at postgraduate level.

112-128 UCAS tariff points from AlevelsA minimum of two completed Alevels in an relevant subject a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at DD or equivalent qualification or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 112 UCAS pointsUK applicants will be asked to attend a portfolio viewingDirect entry into second or third year may be considered for this courseApplicants over the age of 21 will be considered based on relevant experience without the tariff point requirementsIELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual componentTOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component