BDes (Hons.) Illustration

The Illustration course at the University of Dundee aims to develop your storytelling and ideas generation skills, with a focus on practical illustration techniques. This four-year course will benefit students who are interested in digital and print media, as well as traditional drawing and painting skills. This programme offers a deep immersion into the world of contemporary illustration where you are guided by a team of expert tutors to explore your creative potential while gaining essential technical skills.Course Content: The University of Dundee's Illustration course provides students with practical skills they can use for a career in illustration. Students will gain hands-on experience in drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, 3D modelling, animation, and digital media. They'll also learn how to critique and evaluate their own work. Furthermore, students will have an opportunity to learn about professional practice including client negotiation, contracts, marketing, and self-promotion.Key Modules: Studio Practice (Illustration), Critical and Cultural Studies, Choose from Design and Creativity, Design and Technology, Visual Communication and Design Education, Interdisciplinary Modules in Art & Design, Individual Creative Practice, Advanced Creative Practice, and Graduate Show are among the key modules of this course.Future Careers: Graduation in Illustration from the University of Dundee opens up a myriad of career opportunities in a range of areas including publishing, print and digital media, commercial illustration, children's book illustration, comics and graphic novels, concept art for film, television and gaming, freelance illustration, and teaching. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.