Study this Illustration degree and you will learn practical techniques to develop your practice beyond drawing including paint and print. You will consider how to use your illustrations in a creative setting as well as how to apply them in a commercial space, such as an advertising campaign. You will be highly creative, a story teller and be passionate about drawing and illustration. You will want to see your ideas as a finished product and offer working solutions to conceptual problems. You will study topics such as character design, commercial illustration and developing a narrative, learning from tutors who have worked in the industry on both a commissioned and freelance basis. You will have the opportunity to undertake live briefs from industry. Previous students have worked on projects for companies such as Channel 4, Live Theatre and Penguin Books. There are a number of career opportunities open to you once you complete your course. You might decide to go into editorial illustration, fashion illustration or book illustration. Alternatively, you may explore careers within graphic design, print making or textile design. If you wish to continue your studies, you could choose to undertake a relevant Masters degree or PGCE if you want to go into teaching
Course Details - Modules
Year One: • Introduction to Illustration • Narrative and Sequential Development • Figure Drawing • 3D Visualisation • Personal and Professional Development 1 • Commercial Illustration Practice 1 • Contextual Studies. Year Two: • Character Design and Development • Digital Story Telling • Processes and Practice • Personal and Professional Development 2 • Commercial Illustration Practice 2 • Contemporary Influences. Year Three: • Project Proposal • Project Development • Commercial Realisation • Reflective Practice.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Students are taught through: • Studio practice • Seminars • Lectures • Specialist workshops • Guest speakers • Independent research • Critique/tutorials. Students are assessed through: • Practical assessments • Portfolios • Progress file • Presentations • Essays • Reports.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
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.
Application Codes
Course code:
WW28
Institution code:
N23
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Please e-mail undergraduate@ncl-coll.ac.uk
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
EU
9000.0
Year 1
England
9000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Scotland
9000.0
Year 1
Wales
9000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA
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