Illustration BA (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

United Kingdom, Luton

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University of Bedfordshire

United Kingdom , Luton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W211

Campuses

University Square Campus Luton

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,500 / year

Next Intake October-2023

Illustration BA (Hons)

About

About the Course

Combining practical design skills with creative problem-solving and reflective insight this inspirational course offers a thorough grounding in contemporary and evolving forms of visual communication across a wide range of platforms from digital to print moving image to illustration.

Our degree course explores all contexts where graphic design is found such as digital content; interface design; web and social media; editorial design; print and publishing; moving image; visual identity; typography; and graphic illustration.

Working in creative teams you learn about materials and methods in a cluster which includes Animation. You also study studio practice; collaborative enterprise; context and meaning; and professional practice. This winning combination allows you to develop practical design skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively and show entrepreneurship.

We foster a reflective outward-looking approach to design challenges; for example by exploring the ways digital media has created new possibilities for producing distributing and publishing graphic design work. We also believe a sense of responsibility is essential for a contemporary designer so ethics sustainability and inclusion are fundamental themes running through the courses context and debate.

Why choose this course?

Study in small lively and committed groups in spacious well-equipped studios
Gain a solid knowledge of the cultural critical and creative contexts of contemporary practice including how social media has transformed the role of the graphic designer
Work on live briefs submit for national competitions and participate in collaborative projects with leading design practitioners
Learn the team skills required for exhibition curation and group collaborations
Understand the standards youll need to reach to enter the world of professional employment
Take the course over four years and benefit from a fee-free year in industry (see below) gaining experience and making contacts for the future
If you need a step-up into higher education start with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees entry into the degree course on completion

Find out what more we can offer YOU at Beds

The advent of digital media has created an explosion of possibilities when it comes to illustration. This innovative course gives you the drawing skills techniques and industry know-how to produce distribute and publish your graphic work.

This course takes in the full scope of contemporary illustration practice from craft-based techniques and drawing to digital and sequential moving image-based work. It ensures you develop the drawing photography and digital-media skills you need for a career in areas such as film animation music video advertising publishing video games and app design.

Working in small lively creative groups you study a cluster of design courses including Animation and Graphic Design with units covering materials and methods; studio practice; context and ideas; thinking through making; collaborative partnerships; and the critical and creative background to modern design.

Why choose this course?

Work in spacious well-equipped studios and benefit from high-spec facilities in digital media motion graphics bookmaking stop motion risograph printing and screen printing
Gain skills and confidence with regular one-to-one contact with industry-experienced teaching staff and excellent technical support
Explore the changing role of the designer and design in society so you can challenge current social political and environmental thinking in your work
Develop skills in creative problem solving collaboration and entrepreneurship
Take the course over four years and benefit from a years placement in industry building your experience and making contacts for the future
If you need to step up into higher education start with a Foundation Year which gives you guaranteed entry to the undergraduate course

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2 A level passes (minimum C and D)

International Baccalaureate (24 points)

A recognised Foundation degree

Additional course requirements if any

English Program Requirements

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes and have the required English language qualification.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,500

How to Apply

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
A copy of your current valid passport details
Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country