If you are seeking to enhance your professional portfolio and understanding of emerging practice, we offer a vibrant, creative community in which to progress your personal research and practice, in order to make your own unique contribution to illustrative and animated visual communication.<br/><br/>You’ll also be encouraged to develop a unique visual signature and a compelling visual voice that will help you to effectively communicate with intended audiences - both are essential for success in professional practice.<br/><br/>**Why you should you study this course**<br/>- This course provides illustrative and animated input into many areas of professional practice including the publishing, scientific, technical, marketing, publicity and advertising, medical and cultural arenas - all of which provide opportunities to help you stay abreast of emerging trends and the challenges of contemporary professional practice.<br/><br/><br/>- This practice-based course provides opportunities to develop a broad range of traditional and digital skills, including drawing, etching, screen-printing, typography, film effects, and working with sound; all using industry-standard practices and toolsets.<br/><br/><br/>- Your studies will take place in a studio environment with access to our range of specialist facilities, including laser cutters, 3D rapid prototyping, screen printing, computer suites and clay modelling to enable you to produce original informative artefacts.<br/><br/><br/>- Internationally acclaimed for their own creative practice, some of our faculty staff have exhibited in national and international locations and venues (staff are subject to change).<br/><br/><br/>- You will have the option to apply for a ‘professional experience’ opportunity, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information.<br/>