BA (Hons) Illustration

The Illustration course offered by the University of Cumbria is a full-time undergraduate course that aims to develop students' skills and abilities in the world of visual communication. This course encourages a creative exploration of various mediums, tools, and techniques, enabling students to truly experiment and grow their illustrative abilities. Course Content: The course is designed to deepen the students' understanding of creating narrative sequential illustrations, graphical idea generation, and visual problem solving. It provides a rich and exciting arena for the students to experiment and learn. Students have the freedom to explore topics that are relevant and hold meaning to them. Key Modules: The Illustration course includes key modules on sketchbook techniques, life drawing, visual language, editorial assignments, idea generation, sequential narrative, and graphic novels.Future Careers: The Illustration course sets students up for a variety of careers, including freelance Illustrator, graphic designer, animator, printmaker, concept artist for animation or video games, and many others. Students can also enter fields like the children's book industry, comic books, and graphic novels, or work in aspects of advertising, design, and media. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.