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BA (Hons) Illustration with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This unique and exciting course combines the creative opportunities of illustration with the practical skills of a foundation year. Students will learn to create engaging and effective illustrations, developing their own distinctive style and voice. With a focus on real-world applications, students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the competitive world of illustration. The course is designed for those who want to pursue a career in illustration, but may not have the traditional qualifications or experience. By providing a supportive and nurturing environment, we help our students to develop their talents and reach their full potential.

Additional Information

The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and individual tutorials. Students will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including digital illustration software, printing presses, and art supplies. Guest speakers from the industry will provide valuable insights and opportunities for networking.

Unlock Your Creativity at BCU - Top Choice for Illustration Studies

Birmingham City University is a leading institution for creative studies, with a strong reputation for producing talented illustrators. Our faculty members are practicing professionals in their field, providing students with real-world experience and expertise. The university's central location provides easy access to the vibrant cultural scene of Birmingham, offering countless opportunities for inspiration and collaboration.

Why You Should Study This Course

Our BA (Hons) Illustration with Foundation Year degree course aims to give those with a passion for image-making and illustration the skills they need to capture and communicate ideas through pictures. We celebrate the challenge of finding your individual visual voice through experimenting, risk-taking, and critical reflection. You will also explore how your work can be applied across a wide range of contexts, from commercial work to personally-driven projects. This course provides an opportunity to develop a wide range of transferable skills and design process knowledge that is highly desirable to employers.

General Eligibility

80 UCAS tariff points.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year

In order to progress onto your BA Programme, you must successfully pass all four core modules (totalling 120 credits).

  • Understanding Practice

  • Creative Development & Production

  • Perspectives on Practice

  • Creative Realisation

2 Year 1

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

  • Introduction to Illustration

  • Principles and Practice of Illustration

  • Enterprise of Illustration

  • Discourse

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules.

  • Narrative (Space and Place)

  • Narrative (Time and Sequence)

  • Narrative (Sound and Movement)

  • Narrative (Text and Image)

  • Narrative (People and Identity)

3 Year 2

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

  • Context of Illustration

  • Identifying Direction

  • Live Project

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules.

  • Work Placement

  • Collaborative Practice

4 Year 3

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):

  • Advancing Practice

  • Independent Enquiry

  • Major Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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