Illustration BA (Hons)

The Illustration degree course at Brighton enjoys a reputation for producing artists who are confident in using their own creative voice and who work in a range of styles.<br/><br/>This course celebrates both the traditional and the contemporary, exploring what illustration could be, not just what it is. We place an emphasis on experimentation, and our course team will help you to develop your own visual language.<br/><br/>You’ll benefit from dedicated studio space, excellent specialist art and design libraries and our internationally significant Design Archives. You will enjoy a programme of studio and gallery visits and an optional study trip. There are opportunities to exhibit throughout the course and a final-year graduate show.<br/><br/>You will be part of the vibrant Visual Communication programme of courses and our teaching staff are leaders in their fields - past contributors have included Raymond Briggs, Cressida Cowell MBE, Quentin Blake, Emily Gravett, John Vernon Lord, George Hardie and Jasper Goodall.<br/><br/>**TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE**<br/>- Success of our graduates – our alumni are at organisations including The Tate, MTV, Weiden + Kennedy and many more high-profile institutions<br/><br/><br/>- Artistic reputation - were renowned for producing artists who are confident in using their own creative voice and who work in a range of style <br/><br/><br/>- International exchanges – there are exchange opportunities with Nagoya University of the Arts in Japan, Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore and the Berlin University of Applied Sciences in Germany <br/><br/><br/>- Develop valuable transferable skills – these include critical thinking and writing, independent research and analysis, excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills. <br/><br/><br/>- Option modules – in your second and third years enable you to tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions. <br/><br/><br/>- Live industry projects and links with professional practice – these mean that you will leave confident in your own illustrative technique and theory ready for your chosen professional path. <br/><br/><br/>- Engaging audiences with your work – well teach you how to promote and share your work <br/><br/><br/>- Collaborative working – just like in industry, you will connect with students from the visual communication programme, developing contacts for when you graduate <br/><br/><br/>- Major graduate show – at the end of the degree you exhibit a body of work in the public graduate show, a large-scale exhibition. <br/><br/><br/>- Brighton Illustration Fair - this annual event takes place on campus bringing you into contact with industry professionals and giving you the opportunity to show your work.<br/><br/><br/>- Follow our course on Instagram at @brighton_illustration<br/>

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate with confidence to kick-start your career. 100% of courses offer work experience, and opportunities like placements and study abroad will make your CV stand out. Brighton is in the top 1/3 in the UK for employment or further study (LEO 2022).<br/><br/>Located on the south coast, students benefit from living and studying in the 3rd best city in the UK (Time Out). It’s independent and inclusive; a place where everyone belongs. The music and arts scene is up-and-coming, and the city hosts a full schedule of entertainment and events year-round.<br/><br/>The University of Brighton doesn't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you smoothly transition to university. You’ll be invited to Belong at Brighton events to ensure you have the best start to university.<br/><br/>The Brighton Summer Boost offers funding and support to eligible students, including up to £700 towards travel costs, free parking on campus, technology loans and more.