This degree in Illustration 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. The programme will equip you for a successful career in the creative industries. You will: • learn how to create compelling images, work to professional standards and understand how your work fits into the industry • 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 • be introduced to professional creative processes and encouraged to expand your abilities through workshops and practical projects • learn how to interpret a brief, identify and solve problems, develop creative individuality and produce a professional portfolio • gain personal, professional and entrepreneurial skills including working as a freelance artist: from marketing and self-promotion to contracts, invoices and working with clients • be encouraged to work on live briefs and competitions • You will be part of a vibrant and creative community of commercial artists including children’s book artists, illustrators, animators, game artists and designers. • You will be taught by a teaching team with a broad range of experience working professionally in the illustration and creative industries. • 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. • 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.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) The first year introduces students to the fundamental principles of illustration that will help you develop your illustrative style. This includes developing an understanding of the tools and creative techniques you will be using, the historical contexts and theories of illustration, print, production, bookbinding techniques and an understanding of the illustration industry. MODULES Visual Communication Media & Techniques Contextual Studies 1 Ideas & Concepts Print & Production Creative Futures 1 YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) The second year enables students to develop their individual approach to character design, the role of illustration in society, the conceptual aspects of illustration, the practicalities of preparing work for production as well as exploring the fundamentals of running a business as a freelancer. MODULES Characters in Context Illustration in Action Contextual Studies 2 Conceptual Illustration Print & Publishing Creative Futures 2 YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) The final year is negotiated. You will work with staff to pitch the projects that demonstrate your illustrative style, your skills and abilities, your ambition and your understanding of the illustration industry. MODULES Negotiated Practice Contextual Studies 3 Creative Futures 3 Illustration Degree Project YEAR 4 (LEVEL 7) MODULES Locating Practice Practice & Application (VFX) Advanced Professional Practice The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Illustration students are assessed in a variety of ways over the course of their degree, from individual tutorials, group critique, peer assessment and presentation of final artwork. Feedback is tailored individually to help you develop your artwork to a professional standard.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: ILMD

Institution code: G53

Campus Name: Wrexham

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at enquiries@glyndwr.ac.uk for further advice and guidance.

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England	9000.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9000.0	Year 1
Scotland	9000.0	Year 1
Wales	9000.0	Year 1

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