Illustration BA (Hons)

Why choose this course?<br/><br/>The Illustration degree will help you develop both your illustrative style and flair for creative image-making. The course covers the practical, professional, and artistic sides of working as an illustrator with an individual artistic voice, equipping you for a successful career in the creative industries.<br/><br/>You will:<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to create compelling images, work to professional standards and understand how your work fits into the industry.<br/><br/><br/>- Be introduced to a broad range of creative skills, from the generation of ideas to their technical production through printmaking, bookbinding, 3D materials, life drawing, traditional and digital media, with an emphasis on drawing and the development of a unique personal style.<br/><br/><br/>- Be introduced to professional creative processes and encouraged to expand your abilities through workshops and practical projects.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to interpret a brief, identify and solve problems, develop creative individuality and produce a professional portfolio.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain personal, professional and entrepreneurial skills including working as a freelance artist: from marketing and self-promotion to contracts, invoices and working with clients.<br/><br/><br/>- Be encouraged to work on live briefs and competitions.<br/><br/><br/>You can also choose to study this course as a foundation year Illustration (with Foundation Year) (four years including foundation year) UCAS code: ILFY<br/><br/>Key course features:<br/>- You will be part of a vibrant and creative community of commercial artists including illustrators, animators and graphics designers.<br/><br/><br/>- You will be taught by a teaching team with a broad range of experience working professionally in the illustration and creative industries.<br/><br/><br/>- We encourage our students to self-publish and learn how to produce high-quality production prototypes to pitch to the publishing industry through the use of our in-house Bindery.<br/><br/><br/>- Our students have won illustration prizes and awards such as the Oxford University Press Illustration competition, the Macmillan Children’s Book competition, the Caldecott Society and D&AD awards and been nominated for prestigious Eisner and Silver Reuben Awards.<br/><br/><br/>- Be part of an end of year degree show exhibition - view the 2022 Degree Show e-magazine, Unjammed.<br/><br/><br/>*Study a course that has been ranked 5th in Wales as part of the Art & Design subject league table for Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.<br/><br/>*Study a course that has been ranked 5th out of Welsh universities for the teaching on my course in the Design Studies subject league tables, National Student Survey (NSS) 2022.

Want to be part of an accessible, innovative, supportive and ambitious university? Then look no further. <br/><br/>Wrexham University has been ranked a top 10 UK university for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024), making sure you'll get an outstanding education, no matter what you study. <br/><br/>They're also passionate about providing equal opportunities for all. Whatever you study at Wrexham University, you'll get the chance to learn from leading academics, earn professional experience and use industry-standard equipment. On-site facilities include the brand-new Healthcare Simulation Centre, 3D printers, Olympic-standard sports equipment and a multi-purpose art gallery. <br/><br/>You'll be supported every step of the way at Wrexham University; from their dedicated learning support teams, to expert wellbeing advisors and specialists, every student has a network of assistance available to them<br/><br/>Come and see it for yourself by contacting Wrexham University to arrange a campus tour!