The course actively encourages innovation within the application of drawing and image-making techniques; celebrating individual expression, conceptual thinking and diversity within all aspects of visual storytelling. This includes the comic or cartoon strip; the graphic novel; film/TV/theatre/animation storyboarding; instructional diagrams; children's storybooks; computer games characterisation and web illustration. It is aimed at students who wish to enter the marketplace as illustrators. You will learn about the latest technology and processes, as well as developing your ability to create innovative illustrative outcomes that will help to move the industry forward. You will learn a wide variety of practical skills that are valued in the workplace, from experienced staff with commercial and professional experience. Our strong links with regional employers will further open up career opportunities for you. The course will broaden your understanding of historical, contemporary and contextual influences on illustration and how this affects current practice.

The course is organised over three years. Each year consists of interrelated modules, emphasising the continuity of approaches to making narrative images with creative flair and consistency of style. The course develops varied approaches to image-making using a variety of media, including digital manipulation. We place great emphasis on developing an ability to survive and prosper in a business environment. Self-motivation, personal confidence and marketing skills are all fostered to enable graduates to win commissions in a fiercely competitive field. During your final year exhibition, you will exhibit your work to a variety of representatives from the creative industry. This event offers networking and employment opportunities and ensures the School of Art maintains strong links with regional employers.

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Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: W221

Institution code: O66

Campus Name: Swindon College

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

GCSE English - Grade 4 2 x further GCSE - Grade 4, normally to include Mathematics

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Student satisfaction : 71%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

England	7570.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	7570.0	Year 1
Scotland	7570.0	Year 1
Wales	7570.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	7570.0	Year 1
EU	9270.0	Year 1
International	9270.0	Year 1

Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students. Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.

Gipsy Lane
Headington
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Oxford
OX3 0BP