Illustration for Commercial Application BA (Hons)

Our illustration degree programme will provide you with the skills, knowledge and industry links to forge a career as a comic-book artist, editorial illustrator, picture-book artist, product illustrator, concept artist, greetings-card artist or fashion illustrator. You will also be equipped with the business and creative skills to pursue a career in advertising, editorial, games, film, television, comics and publishing.<br/><br/>During your studies there will be access to a programme of inspirational ‘Live’ briefs, which provide you with the opportunity to get real-life feedback from publishers, clients or working illustrators – typically, we have a variety of guest speakers throughout the duration of the course. These have included Chris Riddell, Tor Freeman, Godmachine, and Sam Arthur, MD of NoBrow Publishing.<br/><br/>All of this is underpinned by excellent resources including Wacom Cintiqs and Macs - and a range of industry standard illustrative software.<br/><br/>The studio is located in a highly inspirational building dedicated to illustration and graphic design with staff who continue to practise in the industry.<br/><br/>We value the importance of a vibrant studio culture and you will work in a commercial, creative eviornment.<br/><br/>You will have access to traditional printing processes in our print room, where you can explore risograph and screen-printing methods to inform your projects.<br/><br/>**Commercial Experience**<br/>Students have sold work at various commercial events, including:<br/>Spitalfields Market, London<br/>Coningsby Gallery, London<br/>The House of Blah Blah, Middlesbrough<br/>Ernest, Newcastle<br/>Thought Bubble, Harrogate