Illustration

Course Information
Unleash your creativity and develop your unique artistic voice with our BA (Hons) Illustration degree. Taught at our vibrant arts campus, Northbrook College, in Worthing, this degree offers an intensively creative experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in contemporary illustration.

You’ll explore traditional, digital, and innovative techniques through workshops, seminars, and professional briefs, building a versatile skill set that reflects industry standards. From children’s book illustration and editorial design to advertising, packaging, and animation, you’ll work across a wide range of media and disciplines to create a diverse and compelling portfolio.Throughout the course, you’ll benefit from expert guidance from award-winning professional illustrators, collaborative learning opportunities, and live briefs from global publishers and agencies. Many of our students have won prestigious prizes, and alumni include Jamie Hewlett, creator of Gorillaz.

Modules
Year One

• The Creative Process

• Cultural and Contextual Studies

• Material and Methods

• Digital Design

• Applied Illustration

• Minor Project

Year Two

• Professional Practice #1

• Advanced Cultural and Contextual Studies

• Professional Practice #2

• Business Practice

• Independent Project

Year Three

• Portfolio Studies

• Creative and Critical Research Project

• Final Major Project

• Self-Promotion

Key Features

• Taught by award-winning professional illustrators.

• Opportunities to work on live briefs for global publishers and agencies.

• Access to dedicated studios and digital facilities.

• Collaborative projects with other creative disciplines.

• Flexible study options, including part-time routes.

• Alumni success stories, including Jamie Hewlett (Gorillaz).

Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)
This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). UAL ensures the quality and standards of our curriculum, enriching your learning experience.