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Objectives
Illustration is a dynamic and continually evolving subject. The course ethos is to encourage individual, creative explorations, within a traditional approach or pursue more experimental avenues. We aim to give you the creative skills and thinking abilities to succeed in today's fast evolving art and design professions.
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Entry requirements
Art and Design Foundation, BTEC, National Diploma or equivalent accepted. Normally applicants attend an interview and present their portfolio. Alternatively, A level/AS level/Vocational A level: normally 220-300 points plus portfolio.
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Academic title
BA Illustration
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Course description
BA Illustration
Programme
Design Illustration Year 1
* Introduction to the techniques of illustration and its associations within the related disciplines of graphic design, typography and photography
* Develop your understanding through drawing
* Printmaking, bookbinding, digital workshops and media exploration
* Study trips to London and overseas such as New York, Paris and Barcelona
Design Illustration Year 2
* Expand your skills coupled with deeper and broader exploration of illustrative practices
* Explore creative writing, autonomous practice, narrative sequence and digital illustration strategies
* Options for work placements and to study abroad on exchange, as well as working with other disciplines
* External commissions and competitions
Design Illustration Year 3
* Increased emphasis on developing and consolidating your personal visual 'voice'
* Undertake a major dissertation related to your interests
* Participate in the Degree Show and a major London graduate show
* Careers programme to help realise your aspirations
