Illustration - BA (Hons)

University of Cumbria

Whether you're dreaming of bringing stories to life through children's book illustration, shaping worlds with concept art for games and film, or helping make bold statements with editorial work, our course is here to help turn your creative ambitions into a thriving career. We’ll support you in developing a strong, versatile practice in illustration-one that’s rooted in drawing, communication, and visual thinking. \On our illustration degree, we will help you develop strong drawing, composition, and colour skills that will underpin your personal visual language, allowing you to develop a unique voice as an artist. You’ll gain the experience, confidence, and advanced technical skills you need to succeed. We are unique amongst illustration courses in giving you a thorough grounding in graphic design which is highly regarded and recognised by industry. \You’ll receive extensive feedback, support, and advice throughout your studies and have access to professional facilities and equipment, as well as the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including ‘live briefs’ to develop and hone your skills. You'll be allocated a dedicated space within our open-plan \Illustration and Graphic Design studio, which you can personalise to suit your creative needs. Students across all year groups work within this larger professional space, so you'll also get the chance to meet and collaborate with peers, share feedback, and discuss ideas.

Institute of the Arts