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BA (Hons) Illustration

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Learn from award-winning illustrators and graphic novelists who will teach you to publish, exhibit and sell your work. The Illustration course is all about drawing stories. Learn how to use visual narrative to communicate. Refine your creative and professional skills with support from our award-winning illustrators. Gain experience through events such as East London Comic & Arts Festival (ELCAF), BD Angouleme (France), and Cheltenham Illustration Awards.

General Eligibility

96 – 120 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.

We welcome applicants with a pass in a relevant Foundation or Extended Diploma (Level 3 or 4).

English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

All students must complete these modules:

  • Introduction to Animation

  • Drawing Lab

  • Process Lab

  • Theory/Critique

  • Tools & Machines

  • Words and Pictures

2 Year 2

All students must complete these modules:

  • Practice as Research

  • Sequential Illustration

  • Entrepreneurship & Markets (with Placement)

  • Olio Publication

You can choose from the following modules:

  • Narrative Animation

  • Advanced Printmaking

3 Year 3

All students must complete these modules:

  • Final Major Project Development

  • Portfolio Skills

  • Research/Dissertation

  • Exhibition

  • Final Major Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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